Comments & Briefs

EAM Jaishankar in Tehran: Renewed Focus on Maritime Security and Regional Connectivity

Jaishankar’s visit is a timely reminder that India’s partnership stands on its own, and Indian interests demand more rather than less engagement with Tehran.

January 19, 2024

Deepika Saraswat

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Israel–Hamas Conflict and Maritime Security in Red Sea

The Houthi actions have highlighted the need for reliable and enhanced maritime security measures in the Red Sea.

January 19, 2024

Saman Ayesha Kidwai

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पाकिस्तान में बदलता राजनीतिक परिदृश्य

उच्चतम न्यायालय द्वारा अनुच्छेद 62(1)(f) की पुनर्व्याख्या ने नवाज़ शरीफ के चुनाव लड़ने और सार्वजानिक पदों पर आसीन होने के मार्ग की सबसे बड़ी बाधा को हटा दिया है| सुरक्षा अधिष्ठानों के परोक्ष समर्थन के कारण उनकी सत्ता में वापसी की संभावनाएं बलवती हैं|

January 18, 2024

Ashish Shukla

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Maritime Security Architecture and Western Indian Ocean: India’s Stakes

The Indian Navy can be expected to continue to use its significant deterrent and punitive capabilities to protect the sea lanes of communications in the Western Indian Ocean.

January 18, 2024

Abhishek Mishra

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Free Movement Regime: A Unique Feature of the India-Myanmar Border

While the free movement regime did facilitate the hill tribes to maintain cross-border links, it also allowed insurgents and traffickers to freely enter and exit the country.

January 17, 2024

Pushpita Das

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Macron’s Latest Cabinet Reshuffle and Implications

Macron hopes to offset Marie Le Pen’s popularity by appointing a young loyalist in Gabriel Attal with firm views on far right’s forte, i.e., immigration.

January 16, 2024

Swasti Rao

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The Road Ahead for AUKUS in 2024

As the roadmap and scope of the two pillars of AUKUS are now clearly defined, near-term tangible outcomes can be expected to materialise from 2024 onwards.

January 12, 2024

R. Vignesh

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Bhutan’s Graduation from LDC: Opportunities and Challenges

While Bhutan's transition from a least developed country (LDC) to a middle-income country is undeniably optimistic, its journey beyond LDC status lies in mindful governance and strategic planning.

January 11, 2024

Sneha M

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Beyond Borders: The Urgent Case for Global Cooperation in Cyber Defence

Like-minded countries need to cooperate more closely to shield critical infrastructure and prevent systemic disruptions.

January 04, 2024

Cherian Samuel

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MONUSCO’s Early Withdrawal and the Future of UN Peacekeeping in Africa

The UN should shift towards more traditional and narrowly focused peacekeeping missions and maintain a clearer and more distinct role as a neutral mediator in conflicts.

January 02, 2024

Rajeesh Kumar

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