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. Saman Ayesha Kidwai October 28, 2024 IDSA Comments
Afghans in Need: Positing India’s Continued Engagement With Afghanistan With the leaders of the Taliban regime making a concerted effort to reach out to India, and India making it clear that it will remain committed to the people of Afghanistan, the ground appears to have been laid for engagement based on a working understanding on mutual “non-interference” and “non-threat”. However, the challenge lies in building trust between the two sides. Vishal Chandra Monograph
Armenia’s Tech Aspirations Armenia hosted the 28th World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT) from 4 to 7 October 2024, with issues relating to artificial intelligence being the key theme. Jason Wahlang October 29, 2024 IDSA Comments
Russia-Ukraine War: South and North Korea’s Weapons Exports The Russia-Ukraine War since 2022 has helped both South and North Korea’s weapons exports. Ranjit Kumar Dhawan October 28, 2024 Issue Brief
Rising Tensions in the Horn: Ethiopia, Egypt and Somalia on a Collision Course Ethiopia's foreign policy priorities in the Horn of Africa on maritime access and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam have fuelled tensions with both Somalia and Egypt. Mohanasakthivel J October 24, 2024 IDSA Comments
Quantum Navigation for Military Applications To ensure strategic and economic security, India must foster a robust quantum ecosystem. Vikram Ravindran October 23, 2024 Issue Brief
Bodo, Karbi and Dimasa Peace Agreements in Assam: An Analysis The Assam peace agreements have not conclusively resolved the demands for a separate state—the root cause of the insurgencies. Pushpita Das October 23, 2024 Issue Brief
Türkiye–China Trade Dynamics and Automotive Sector Tariffs Türkiye will have to balance protectionist measures with commitments to international trade agreements and desire for foreign investments. Abhishek Yadav October 23, 2024 Issue Brief
How ASEAN Media Portrays India: Insights into the Construction of Media Text This research paper analyses the media landscapes of ASEAN countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines, and explores the interplay between political structures, economic interests, and regulatory frameworks. Despite political changes in the region, media freedom in Southeast Asia remains precarious. Om Prakash Das IDSA Occasional Papers
Claudia Sheinbaum as First Woman President of Mexico: Promises and Challenges The euphoria following Claudia Sheinbaum’s swearing in as the first woman president of Mexico is reflective of the people’s expectations from her. Saurabh Mishra October 17, 2024 IDSA Comments
