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
Evolution of African Maritime Security: Imperatives, Governance and Challenges In an African context, the process of developing an agenda for maritime security has been relatively new despite the continent being completely surrounded by water. For long periods of time, African nations tended to be labelled as ‘sea blind,’ which implied that they ignored the vital importance of their waters and the maritime domain. Abhishek Mishra | | Occasional Papers
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 | | 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
Mozambique’s Presidential Elections and Implications for India’s Energy Security The results of Mozambique’s presidential elections have key implications not only for regional security in southern Africa but also for India’s quest for energy security. Abhishek Mishra | October 16, 2024 | IDSA Comments