Comment & Briefs

Turkiye Leverages Sweden’s NATO Accession Bid

Turkiye effectively leveraged its NATO membership to secure benefits aligned with its defence, counter-terrorism and foreign policy priorities, vis-à-vis Sweden’s accession bid.

February 28, 2024

Abhishek Yadav

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Bhutan Election Paves Way for Political Transition

Prime Minister Tsering Tobgay’s government has to deal with Bhutan’s significant economic, social and diplomatic challenges.

February 27, 2024

Smruti S. Pattanaik

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First Person View (FPV) Drones: When Quantity Equals Quality

First Person View (FPV) drones, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), are the next evolution in warfare as they offer a cheaper and scalable alternative to precision weapons.

February 27, 2024

Akshat Upadhyay

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Antarctica: The Icy Continent and Indian Engagements

India’s continuous and growing presence in Antarctica is in accordance with its commitment to science and protection of fragile Antarctic ecosystems.

February 23, 2024

Manoranjan Srivastava

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Pakistan Elections 2024: ‘Same Politics’ and Some New Trends

The fragmented mandate will further exacerbate Pakistan’s many political, economic and security challenges.

February 23, 2024 Facebook Twitter

Nazir Ahmad Mir , Smruti S. Pattanaik

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Bhutan’s 2024 National Elections: New Dawn with an Old Guard

Bhutan's National Assembly elections reflect a commitment to democracy amid economic challenges.

February 21, 2024

Sneha M

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India–Japan Strategic Partnership and the Indo-Pacific

India–Japan strategic partnership has gained momentum due to the alignment of their geo-economic and geo-strategic interests.

February 21, 2024

Girisanker S.B.

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“Partners in Progress”: The Transformation of the India–UAE Relationship

Convergences of interests and a mutually beneficial partnership have significantly reshaped the India–UAE relationship.

February 20, 2024

Prasanta Kumar Pradhan

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Turkiye’s ‘Safe Zone’ Policy and Syrian Refugees

The border region between Turkiye and Syria continues to remain highly unstable, posing a potential risk of armed conflict.

February 20, 2024

Gayathri Pramod Panamoottil

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Taliban’s Focus on Infrastructure Development

Despite a difficult economic situation, the Taliban have advertised their efforts towards infrastructure development over the last two years.

February 19, 2024

Mr Shailendra Updhayay

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