Cherian Samuel

US Presidential Elections and the ‘Natural-Born Citizen’ Requirement

The ‘natural-born citizen’ clause is an anomaly in a nation that prides itself as a nation of immigrants.

Cherian Samuel |
May 31, 2024 |
IDSA Comments

Indo-US Defence Industrial Cooperation: Reaching for the Next Level or a Bridge Too Far?

Successful implementation of the Reciprocal Defense Procurement Agreement (RDPA) will require a deep understanding of the nuances and requirements of both the US and Indian defence procurement systems.

Cherian Samuel |
May 17, 2024 |
IDSA Comments

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.

Cherian Samuel |
January 04, 2024 |
IDSA Comments

S&T Initiatives and the Strategic Advance of India–US Relations

There is now a forward-looking embrace of science and technology cooperation in India–US relations.

Cherian Samuel |
November 30, 2023 |
IDSA Comments

Synergising International Cooperation and National Strategies to Combat Ransomware

There is a need to formulate a national strategy to tackle ransomware threat as this cybercrime affects governments, businesses and individuals.

Cherian Samuel |
October 20, 2023 |
IDSA Comments

Winners and Losers in the Russia–Ukraine Cyberwar

The Russia–Ukraine cyberwar has upended a number of existing preconceptions about cyber conflict in an active war.

Cherian Samuel |
February 03, 2023 |
IDSA Comments

Militaries in Cyberspace: Approaches, Expectations and Outcomes

Militaries are the sword arm of the state, entrusted with defending the state against all threats that would harm its interests. These threats are increasingly emanating from cyberspace and militaries around the world are being called upon formally to undertake responsibility for defending against threats from this domain in addition to the existing physical domains of land, sea, air and space. The unique nature of this domain has required some restructuring on the part of the military.

A Step Beyond Sabre Rattling: Notes from the Ukraine–Russia Cyberconflict

Cyberconflict in Ukraine has become normalised in that it is focused, there is no lasting damage, and it effectively conveys a sense of helplessness to the affected government and population. At the same time, it signals to other governments that they are not impervious to such attacks.

Cherian Samuel |
February 23, 2022 |
IDSA Comments

Leveraging Cyber Power: A Study of the Approaches and Responses of the Major Powers

The monograph looks at how major powers have tried to pursue three objectives in cyberspace, viz. (1) strengthening or enhancing national cyber defences, and (2) striving to shape the international cyber environment by leveraging economic and technological capabilities, and (3) through defining and evangelising international cyber norms. A section on the cybersecurity preparedness of the countries of the South Asian region is incorporated to highlight those vulnerabilities and deficient capacities and capabilities that give the major powers a foothold to pursue their objectives.

Countering the Menace of Ransomware

US has undertaken a number of initiatives on cybersecurity, specifically ransomware, one of them being the Counter-Ransomware Initiative Meeting held in October 2021. Whether this attempt by the US to mobilise a larger group of countries to discuss ransomware will lead to real outcomes, or is just meant to endorse its actions, remains to be seen.