Understanding China’s Growing Military Outreach in Central Asia China’s growing military presence in Central Asia through military exercises, trainings, extending arms assistance and building military infrastructure, has an impact not only on the region but also its neighbours, especially Russia and India. Deepak Kumar February 03, 2022 Issue Brief
AFSPA: Looking Beyond the Oting Incident The debate and discussion about the AFSPA should attempt to find what led to the employment of the army in the first place. The answers might offer solutions to the entire problem. D. Padma Kumar Pillay February 03, 2022 IDSA Comments
The Houthi Attacks on UAE The recent Houthi attacks on the UAE have widened the ambit of the ongoing war in Yemen, and are likely to prolong the instability in and around Yemen and hinder the regional and international efforts towards establishing peace in the country. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan February 03, 2022 IDSA Comments
Tonga Calamity: Impact of Natural Disasters on Submarine Cables The recent eruption of the submarine volcano and the resultant shutdown of Tonga’s telecommunication, has cast light on the impact of natural disasters on the global communication systems, especially in the tiny and distant islands. Krutika Patil February 01, 2022 IDSA Comments
P-5 Joint Nuclear Statement: Much Ado about Nothing? The recently issued joint statement by P-5 countries on preventing nuclear war and avoiding arms race, does not seem to go beyond the routine statements made in the past. The NPT member countries demanding concrete steps on nuclear disarmament will have to wait for more time. Rajiv Nayan January 31, 2022 IDSA Comments
Challenge of Recidivism to Counter-Radicalisation Programmes The false compliance present within the radicalised individuals and convicted terrorist offenders pose a considerable threat to the society, following their release from de-radicalisation-based institutions. Saman Ayesha Kidwai January 28, 2022 IDSA Comments
Looking North Towards Eurasia While India may not be a major actor in Central Asia yet it remains an important vector in the regional calculus of the Central Asian Republics. India’s multi-alignment should hold it in good stead in navigating the opportunities and challenges in a region which lies at a proverbial stone’s throw from New Delhi. Rajorshi Roy January 27, 2022 IDSA Comments
Unmanned Aircraft System and Indian Industries While India is establishing a strong aviation ecosystem by bringing together all stakeholders including the government, DPSUs, tri-services, academia and industry partners, it is believed that private Indian industries will be the crusaders for the government in defence production, particularly in the UAV vertical. A. Karunakaran January 27, 2022 IDSA Comments
Beating Retreat and Demonstration of Drone Power With a display of 1,000 indigenously produced swarm drones during the Beating Retreat, India would become the fourth nation to achieve such a feat, making it a front row actor with a strong foothold in the field of drone technology. Sanur Sharma January 25, 2022 IDSA Comments
France’s EU Council Presidency and the Rocky Road Ahead The French Presidency has come at a time when the EU needs a liberal and strong nation at the helm of affairs, which can fine-tune relations with other European countries and stand strong for its principles and values. France fits the deal. Anandita Bhada January 25, 2022 IDSA Comments
