Nagapushpa Devendra

Research Associate, IDSA, Ms Nagapushpa Devendra’s article on Israel-Iran rivalry in Syria has been published in Eurasia Review on June 15, 2018. ‘The Iraq File’ and ‘The Kootneeti’ also published same article on June 16 2018.

Israel considers that an attack by Iran, while not imminent, is inevitable, and that delay in attacking would involve greater risk. Usually, this happens, when the balance of military capability is expected to shift in the enemy’s favour, due to the prospects that the opponent will acquire or develop a powerful new offensive or defensive capability. In this case, it is the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) brokered with Iran under Obama administration, writes Ms Devendra.

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Eurasia Review

The Kootneeti

The Iraq File

Research Assistant, IDSA, Ms Nagapushpa Devendra’s article on the recent United States led strike in Syria, titled ‘The Revival Of Cold War: US Strike In Syria’ was published in Oriental Review.org on June 05, 2018.

The Syrian conflict may eventually change the nature of war, marking the beginning of another cold war where Russia will fight archrival US all over again. Thus the Syrian conflict might continue for few more years, suggests the article.

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Research Assistant, IDSA Ms Nagapushpa Devendra’s article on the Iraq elections titled ‘Iraqi Elections Amidst Dissent and Disagreements’ was published by Middle East Institute, New Delhi, on May 12, 2018.

The article discusses the complex issues confronting Iraq and their impact on the elections.

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Research Assistant, IDSA, Ms Nagapushpa Devendra’s article on turmoil in Syria, titled ‘NATO Allies Play War of Aggression in Northern Syria’ was published in Globe Post Turkey on May 1, 2018.

The article analyses how the involvement of various external actors in Syria will further make the war complex and whichever constellations emerge triumphantly, will decide the future of Syria.

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Research Assistant, IDSA, Ms Nagapushpa Devendra’s article on Israel-Saudi Arabia relations, tilted ‘Israel and Saudi Arabia: allies, adversaries or something else?’ was published in Foreign Policy News on April 25, 2018.The article analyses the coming together of Israel and Saudi Arabia in the changing regional dynamics.

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Research Assistant, IDSA, Ms Nagapushpa Devendra’s article on Turkey’s Operation Olive Branch in the Afrin canton of northern Syria, titled ‘Turkey’s Military Offensive in Afrin’ was published by Oriental Review.org on April, 23, 2018.

The article analyses the offensive and its impact.

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Research Assistant, IDSA, Ms Nagapushpa Devendra’s article on Jordan’s King Abdullah’s visit to India in February 2018, titled ‘King Abdullah’s visit: Could Jordan mediate between India and Pakistan?’, was published by South Asia Monitor on March 28, 2018. The article explores if Jordan can play a key role in bringing India and Pakistan to the table over the Kashmir issue.

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Research Assistant, IDSA, Ms Nagapushpa Devendra’s analysis of the evolving India-Iran relations, titled ‘Iranian President Rouhani’s Visit to India: An Analysis’ was published by the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) on March 16, 2018.

The scholar views the visit by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to India as a continuation of a new phase of enhancing Iran’s strong contemporary and consultative mechanism with India, initiated by Prime Minister Modi last year. This has added impetus to the strategic dimension of Indo-Iran partnership which is likely to shape the regional dynamic.

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