The Geopolitics of Power Configuration in South Asia: Understanding Chinese Defence Minister’s Visit to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe’s visit to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka highlights Beijing’s deepening security engagement with South Asian countries. Smruti S. Pattanaik June 02, 2021 Issue Brief
Imran Khan’s Single National Curriculum: An Overdose of Religion? Imran Khan’s overemphasis on further mainstreaming the religious education might result in increased conflict between his government and the opposition and also the civil society in Pakistan. Zainab Akhter June 01, 2021 IDSA Comments
A Multi-level Approach to Vietnam Foreign Policy: From Security Preoccupation to Middle Power Role Prior to 1995 when Vietnam joined ASEAN and normalized relationship with the United States, the overriding concern was security as could be well explained by realism. Vietnam has made several critical, strategic moves since 1995 and by 2030 the country may be able to act internationally as an emerging middle power. Le Dinh Tinh June 2021 Strategic Analysis
Israel’s Continuing Political Stalemate The political deadlock in Israel is set to continue, with Netanyahu failing to garner adequate support and Yair Lapid facing the deadline of June 2, 2021 to cobble together the necessary support to form a coalition government. Jatin Kumar May 28, 2021 IDSA Comments
Saudi-Iran Talks: Ray of Hope in the Gulf The talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia mediated by Iraq may help in the de-escalation of regional tensions. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan May 25, 2021 IDSA Comments
Israel-Hamas Clash: What it Means for West Asia? The Israel-Hamas clash diminishes prospects for the revival of the peace process and strengthens Hamas’ position as the preeminent Palestinian faction. Md. Muddassir Quamar May 25, 2021 IDSA Comments
Will Oli Complete Second Innings as PM? Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli faces tough challenges as he tries to cobble a majority in the House of Representatives. Nihar R. Nayak May 21, 2021 IDSA Comments
Post-Coup Myanmar and India’s Response India must continue to engage with the Tatmadaw, even as it supports the efforts of the UN and the ASEAN to restore democratic processes and prevent violence and conflict in Myanmar. Udai Bhanu Singh May 21, 2021 IDSA Comments
Attack on Nasheed and the Rising Tide of Radicalisation in the Maldives The attack on former Maldivian President and current Speaker of the Majlis, Mohammad Nasheed, on May 6, 2021 has brought to attention the country’s tenuous political stability, compounded by the problem of Islamist radicalisation. Adil Rasheed May 20, 2021 Issue Brief
Growing Cyber Risks to Energy Infrastructure Cyber-related risks to the energy sector can be minimised by strategic intelligence gathering on potential threat actors, weaving of cyber security strategies into corporate decisions, industry-wide collaboration as well as up-to-date backup systems. Debopama Bhattacharya May 20, 2021 IDSA Comments
