Issue Brief - MP-IDSA

Contestation over Corridors in the South Caucasus

Azerbaijan, with backing from Turkey and increasingly Russia, continues to push for a transport corridor to its exclave Nakhchivan, a year after it recaptured Nagorno-Karabakh.

Deepika Saraswat |
September 26, 2024 |
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The Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea: Impact on Yemen

The Israel–Hamas conflict has worsened Yemen’s political, security and economic situation, making the prospects for peace more tenuous.

Prasanta Kumar Pradhan |
September 25, 2024 |
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Significance of PM Modi’s Visit to Brunei

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s September 2024 visit to Brunei reaffirms that the Sultanate is an essential part of India’s Act East Policy.

Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak |
September 25, 2024 |
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India’s Strategic Push for Semiconductor Manufacturing

India’s focus on building a robust semiconductor ecosystem aligns with its broader goals of fostering innovation and building resilience in supply chains.

Shayesta Nishat Ahmed |
September 23, 2024 |
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Challenges before Thailand’s New Prime Minister

Thailand's new Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, faces significant challenges in implementing her political and economic agenda.

Om Prakash Das |
September 20, 2024 |
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China’s Nuclear Arsenal: An Assessment

The qualitative and quantitative advances in the Chinese nuclear arsenal are creating a huge gap between Indian and Chinese nuclear numbers.

Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak |
September 13, 2024 |
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Afghanistan’s Qosh Tepa Canal: Potential Impact on Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan

The Qosh Tepa canal development in Afghanistan highlights the need for collaborative management to address potential transboundary water disputes.

Anusua Ganguly |
September 11, 2024 |
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South Korea and Nuclear Weapons: An Analysis

In recent months, public support for South Korea’s own nuclear weapons has increased.

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan |
September 06, 2024 |
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AUKUS Agreement for Cooperation in Naval Nuclear Propulsion: Key Takeaways

The US, UK and Australia agreement for cooperation in Naval Nuclear Propulsion (NNP) presents a viable legal framework under which NNP technology can be transferred to Australia.

R. Vignesh |
September 06, 2024 |
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Defence Budget 2024–25: Key Highlights

In the regular budget estimates for the Ministry of Defence for 2024–25, there is continuing focus on innovation, domestic procurement, operational readiness and prioritising the well-being of the Service personnel.

S. Samuel C. Rajiv , Abhay Kumar Singh |
August 07, 2024 |
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Saudi–Iran Rapprochement: An Assessment

The Saudi–Iran rapprochement mediated by China was a significant development in a volatile region buffeted by heightened geopolitical tensions.

Saman Ayesha Kidwai |
September 01, 2024 |
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Nepal’s Political Maze: Navigating the Revolving Coalition Door

The coalition between the two largest parties, Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), is more of a necessity than a choice in Nepal’s unstable politics.

Afroz Khan , Sneha M |
August 30, 2024 |
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Vibrant Village Programme: A Focussed Attempt to Develop Border Areas?

The Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at developing remote villages along India’s northern borders.

Pushpita Das |
August 28, 2024 |
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Bangladesh in Transition: Foreign Investments and Supply Chains

Bangladesh’s ability to sustain FDI and its role in regional supply chains is in focus after the recent domestic political turmoil.

Akash Sahu |
August 27, 2024 |
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South Korea’s Response to Russia–North Korea ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’

The signing of a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ agreement between Russia and North Korea for mutual defence assistance has raised serious concerns in South Korea.

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan |
August 14, 2024 |
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Bolivia between Military Coup and Democracy

The coup attempt by Zúñiga highlights the fragility of the Bolivian state and democracy due to the impact of a regressive history and political culture.

Saurabh Mishra |
August 14, 2024 |
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Hits and Misses of United States’ Africa Policy under Biden

The Biden administration’s Africa policy had to contend with military interventions, complex electoral transitions, fragile peace agreements and humanitarian crises.