G.G. Dwivedi

Given the prevalence of numerous security challenges, India’s high dependence on other countries for its defence requirements stands out as a serious vulnerability in the national security calculus. In 2024,...

• G.G. Dwivedi |
• July-September 2025 |
• Journal of Defence Studies

India and Africa are bonded by centuries old historic ties, which are deeprooted, diverse and harmonious. As geographic neighbours, the two are linked by the Indian Ocean. Given the shared...

• G.G. Dwivedi |
• July-September 2023 |
• Journal of Defence Studies

Background

• G.G. Dwivedi |
• January-June 2020 |
• Africa Trends

The ISIS may be down but not out as it is in the process of regrouping. A large number of their cadres are known to have survived. Any relaxation of...

• G.G. Dwivedi |
• November 13, 2019 |
• IDSA Comments

The current impasse in Hong Kong poses the most serious challenge to the Chinese leadership since the territory’s integration with the mainland. The “One Country, Two Systems” arrangement appears to...

• G.G. Dwivedi |
• August 27, 2019 |
• IDSA Comments

While still in the evolution stage, BRI has the potential to be a game changer in China’s quest to shape a ‘Sino-Centric’ Global Order.

• G.G. Dwivedi |
• May 22, 2019 |
• IDSA Comments

There is an urgent need to formulate a ‘Counter Proxy War Doctrine’ that integrates diplomacy, defence, development and other tools of hard and soft power.

• G.G. Dwivedi |
• March 28, 2019 |
• IDSA Comments

While the US may be able to ensure the security of its homeland, it is bound to gradually yield strategic space to China in the region. All said, prevailing alignments...

• G.G. Dwivedi |
• June 22, 2018 |
• IDSA Comments

While the recent Korean Summit marks the beginning of the new era, to achieve lasting peace will require intense diplomatic efforts.

• G.G. Dwivedi |
• May 04, 2018 |
• IDSA Comments

Xi rides the Dragon which is externally formidable but internally fragile. He is aware of the consequences of his policies going awry.

• G.G. Dwivedi |
• March 14, 2018 |
• IDSA Comments