Saman Ayesha Kidwai

Gen-Z and Reconfiguration of the Violent Extremist Landscape

Gen-Z has reconfigured the violent extremist landscape globally, with its implications often amplified by the digital ecosystem.

Saman Ayesha Kidwai |
December 30, 2025 |
Issue Brief

The Rise of the Far-Right in Japan

Sanseito’s rise in the political landscape signals a disruptive shift.

Saman Ayesha Kidwai |
December 01, 2025 |
Issue Brief

India, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban: Evolving Dynamics

South Asia is witnessing new alignments, with divergences between old allies (the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan) and convergences between new partners (India and the Afghan Taliban).

Saman Ayesha Kidwai |
October 28, 2025 |
Issue Brief

Challenges of Integrating Foreign Fighters in Syria

Ahmed al-Sharaa’s decision to integrate foreign fighters into the Syrian army accompanies complex structural and security challenges.

Saman Ayesha Kidwai |
October 03, 2025 |
Issue Brief

Saman Ayesha Kidwai’s chapter ‘Routes and Roots: Unveiling the Layers of Afghan Nationalism’ Published in Book ‘From Taliban to Taliban: Contextualising Nationhood in Afghanistan’

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms Saman Ayesha Kidwai’s chapter ‘Routes and Roots: Unveiling the Layers of Afghan Nationalism’ was published in the book volume ‘From Taliban to Taliban: Contextualising Nationhood in Afghanistan’, edited by Mr Niranjan Marjani and Dr Shekhar B. Ashtikar and published by KW Publishers Pvt Ltd. Read Complete Article [+] Disclaimer: The views expressed by the author are personal and do not in any way reflect the views of MP-IDSA or the Government of India.

M. Bhushan, Silent Weapons Deadly Weapons: Unveiling the Bioweapons Arms Race, Pathak Publishers and Distributors, 2024, pp. 148

Saman Ayesha Kidwai |
July-December 2024 |
CBW Magazine

Radicalisation in the Northern Caucasus

As the rebel forces, including those affiliated with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have taken over Syria, Russia can expect mounting challenges to curb rising terrorism back home as it fights the military challenges in Ukraine.

Examining Al Qaeda and ISIS’ Exploitation of Insecurity and Instability

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms Saman Ayesha Kidwai’s article ‘Examining Al Qaeda and ISIS’ Exploitation of Insecurity and Instability’ has been published in Modern Diplomacy on 09 November 2024.

Like in the past, ISIS has relied on cycles of upheavals to incite attacks against selected targets and consolidate its presence as a significant security threat, says Ms Kidwai.

Read Complete Article [+] Disclaimer: The views expressed by the author are personal and do not in any way reflect the views of MP-IDSA or the Government of India.

ISIS: An Enduring Threat

Despite its physical Caliphate’s defeat in March 2019, ISIS remains an enduring security threat globally.

Saman Ayesha Kidwai |
October 30, 2024 |
Issue Brief

The 2024 Austrian Elections and the Rise of the Freedom Party of Austria

The Freedom Party of Austria’s (FPÖ) performance in the 2024 general elections reinforces the broader trend of the continental shift favouring a Eurosceptic and far-right worldview.