Comment & Briefs

Türkiye–China Trade Dynamics and Automotive Sector Tariffs

Türkiye will have to balance protectionist measures with commitments to international trade agreements and desire for foreign investments.

October 23, 2024

Abhishek Yadav

Issue Brief

Claudia Sheinbaum as First Woman President of Mexico: Promises and Challenges

The euphoria following Claudia Sheinbaum’s swearing in as the first woman president of Mexico is reflective of the people’s expectations from her.

October 17, 2024

Saurabh Mishra

IDSA Comments

Mozambique’s Presidential Elections and Implications for India’s Energy Security

The results of Mozambique’s presidential elections have key implications not only for regional security in southern Africa but also for India’s quest for energy security.

October 16, 2024

Abhishek Mishra

IDSA Comments

2024 Presidential Election in Sri Lanka: An Analysis

President Anura Dissanayake’s most significant challenge will relate to ensuring Sri Lanka’s economic recovery.

October 14, 2024

Gulbin Sultana

Issue Brief

The ‘X’ Episode in Brazil: Between Sovereignty and Freedom of Speech

The recent ‘X’ episode with the Brazilian Supreme Court has renewed the debate over sovereignty of nation-states and freedom of speech in the international domain.

October 11, 2024

Saurabh Mishra

Issue Brief

The UK’s Arms Export Restrictions on Israel in Perspective

The UK government’s decision to restrict certain arms exports to the UK highlights the supply chain dynamics that permeate the international arms market as well as the external sources of defence components/equipment of Israel, itself a major arms exporter.

October 11, 2024

S. Samuel C. Rajiv

Issue Brief

Sahel’s Terrorism Problem(s)

Sahel has supplanted West Asia and North Africa as the region worst affected by terrorism.

October 11, 2024

Saman Ayesha Kidwai

IDSA Comments

Digital Blue Zone: Ensuring Maritime Cyber Security

The maritime domain, a vital conduit for a nation’s trade and energy security, is increasingly becoming vulnerable to cyber threats.

October 10, 2024

Adil M. Siddiqui

Issue Brief

Profiling Japan’s New Prime Minister

Shigeru Ishiba’s election to LDP leadership—and thus the premiership—promises to be an interesting period in Japanese politics and policy.

October 08, 2024

Arnab Dasgupta

Issue Brief

India’s Mutual Evaluation Report 2024: Assessment and Implications

The FATF Mutual Evaluation Report on India highlights substantial improvements in plugging vulnerabilities associated with tackling money laundering and countering terrorist finance.

October 03, 2024

Vivek Chadha

Issue Brief