Blue Economy: Towards India-Africa Cooperation The existence of vast natural resources, both living and non- living, in the marine ecosystem, has led to a concern about sustainability of harnessing these resources. The increasing emphasis on the blue economy by policy makers in the African countries and India, presents an opportunity for cooperation in this crucial area. Ruchita Beri October-December 2016 Africa Trends
The Jamaica Defence Force – Balancing Priorities with Resources The Jamaican Defence Forces have retained their cutting edge due to a skillful balancing of priorities with resources, the weak economy notwithstanding. Sanjay Badri-Maharaj December 09, 2016 IDSA Comments
Where is Europe Headed? Brexit, the results of the elections held in Italy and Austria on December 4, 2016, and certain related recent developments in Europe raise questions about the future of the Union. K. P. Fabian December 08, 2016 IDSA Comments
India’s UNSC Bid: Is it different this time? A careful reading of the report of the deliberations of the UNGA on November 7, 2016 would suggest that nothing has changed at the ground level; only the rhetoric of member states has been amplified. Rajeesh Kumar December 08, 2016 IDSA Comments
Impressment Exercise for ‘Civil Hired Transport’ (CHT): Is there a better way to do it in Digital India? The Army needs to comprehensively review the existing SoP for this exercise, liaise with MORTH and NHAI and jointly develop a software which can generate traffic data reports that would be accurate and useful for its planning purposes. Vinay Kaushal December 08, 2016 IDSA Comments
Elections in Kuwait: Will it lead to Political Instability? The November elections in Kuwait have thrown up some intriguing scenarios. Having won nearly half the seats, if the opposition groups decide to unite under one banner and insist on taking on the government, the possibility of a fresh stalemate in the country cannot be ruled out. Md. Muddassir Quamar December 06, 2016 IDSA Comments
Trump’s Energy Plan – More Volatility for Oil Geopolitics Although President-elect Trump has declared his intention to deregulate the fossil fuel sector in order to make America less energy import dependent, but over time, this will lead to an increase in supplies in an already over-supplied oil (and gas) market and send prices into a further downward spiral. Shebonti Ray Dadwal December 05, 2016 IDSA Comments
It is Terrorism by Daish, Not Jihad by Islamic State Terrorists pursuing an atavistic agenda through the brutal killing of common people are not performing jihad. They only seek to legitimize their vile acts in the name of Islam. Reshmi Kazi December 05, 2016 IDSA Comments
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force: Poised for Capability Growth The capabilities of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force will be significantly boosted in the current phase of modernisation but the air wing still lacks resources. Sanjay Badri-Maharaj November 30, 2016 IDSA Comments
Indonesian President’s Visit to India : A Visit of Strategic Significance President Jokowi’s state visit to India in December is an opportunity to develop a truly strategic relationship that covers maritime security and defence of the Indo-Pacific, economic relations, and cultural, training educational, and people-to-people interactions that can contribute to the realisation of the full potential of two major Asian powers in the 21st century. Gautam Mukhopadhaya November 25, 2016 Special Feature
