Comment & Briefs

Japan’s Diplomacy in 2024: An Assessment

In 2025, Japan will have to navigate adroitly the incoming Trump administration’s policy positions while attempting to stabilise ties with China, while dealing with a Tokyo–Seoul relationship effectively reset to zero.

January 06, 2025

Arnab Dasgupta

IDSA Comments

India–Japan Agreement on UNICORN Masts: A Key Milestone in Defence Cooperation

The November 2024 India–Japan UNICORN masts deal for fitment on-board Indian Navy ships ushers in a new era of bilateral defence cooperation.

January 06, 2025

Kaveri Jain

IDSA Comments

United Nations Cybercrime Convention: A Milestone in Digital Governance?

The UN Cybercrime Convention has the potential to not only combat cybercrime but also create a secure and resilient digital ecosystem globally.

January 06, 2025

Rajeesh Kumar

Issue Brief

Drone Production in South and North Korea

The interest in the production and export of drones from both South and North Korea in the wake of the Russia–Ukraine war may increase tensions on the Korean Peninsula, going forward.

January 03, 2025

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan

IDSA Comments

United States Sanctions on Pakistan

The imposition of sanctions on entities involved in clandestinely procuring strategic technologies highlight that the widely proclaimed dismantlement of the proliferation network involving Pakistan and China was either overstated or an oversight.

January 02, 2025

Rajiv Nayan

IDSA Comments

The Islamic State and Europe

European countries have put in place enhanced security policies to deal with the threat posed by the Islamic State sympathisers.

December 30, 2024

Jason Wahlang

IDSA Comments

From Discord to Dialogue: The Ethiopia–Somalia Peace Agreement

The Ankara Declaration marks a significant step in Ethiopia's push for Red Sea access, fostering cooperation with Somalia while easing regional tensions.

December 27, 2024

Mohanasakthivel J

IDSA Comments

Central Asia–Japan Relations: Benefits and Challenges

Japan can become an important partner in shaping Central Asia’s future growth and integration into the global economy.

December 27, 2024

Anusua Ganguly

IDSA Comments

Iran’s Strategic Recalibration Amid Geopolitical Shifts in West Asia

Faced with geostrategic setbacks, a militarily assertive Israel and the incoming Trump presidency, Iran has prioritised diplomacy with both regional countries and the West.

December 27, 2024

Deepika Saraswat

Issue Brief