Comment & Briefs

The Dynamics of Central Asian Engagement with the Taliban Government

Geopolitical and geo-economic reasons account for the Central Asian nations, barring Tajikistan, following a multi-vector approach towards the Afghan Taliban regime.

February 19, 2024

Jason Wahlang

IDSA Comments

The Indian Navy and Maritime Security in the Red Sea

The Indian Navy has played a vital role in securing maritime trade routes in the Red Sea.

February 19, 2024

Shayesta Nishat Ahmed

Issue Brief

Defence Budget 2024-25: Trend Analysis

The budget estimates for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for 2024-25 are Rs 621,540.85 crore, constituting 13.04 percent of the total Union Budget and 4.7 per cent higher than BE 2023-24.

February 16, 2024

S. Samuel C. Rajiv , Abhay Kumar Singh

Issue Brief

The Balticconnector Incident: Hybrid Attacks and Critical Infrastructure Protection

The pressure on north Europe to bolster capabilities to protect its critical infrastructure in the light of the Balticconnector incident is high.

February 16, 2024

Swasti Rao

Issue Brief

The North Eastern Council and PM-DevINE

The development needs of the NER States and security imperatives should be suitably factored in the PM-DevINE scheme.

February 16, 2024

Gautam Sen

IDSA Comments

Misogyny, Violent Extremism and National Security

States must recognise that acts of violence against women are inextricably linked with other forms of extremism.

February 12, 2024

Sia Jyoti

Issue Brief

Turkiye–Pakistan Defence Cooperation: Evolving Dynamics

Shared security interests and Turkiye’s growing indigenous capabilities will likely ensure that the Pakistan–Turkiye defence cooperation continues on its upward trajectory.

February 09, 2024

Abhishek Yadav

Issue Brief

AfD’s Remigration Agenda: Germany’s Challenge of Far-Right Extremism

AfD’s remigration masterplan is a stark reminder of how far-right extremism remains a grave concern in Germany.

February 09, 2024

Saman Ayesha Kidwai

IDSA Comments

US Military’s Clean Energy Initiatives

The US DoD has been fast-tracking clean energy initiatives to reduce its substantial carbon footprint.

February 06, 2024

SIMRAN RATHORE

IDSA Comments

India–Maldives Ties in Choppy Waters

While President Muizzu’s policy towards India is short-sighted and lacks sophistication, India should continue with its measured response given the geo-strategic importance of Maldives.

February 05, 2024

Ashok Sajjanhar

IDSA Comments