Fallout of Turkey’s Shooting Down of the Russian Aircraft Turkey’s unprecedented military action raises two questions: What is the likely impact on its ties with Russia? And, what are the dynamics of a ‘Russia-West’ collaboration over Syria? Rajorshi Roy December 22, 2015 IDSA Comments
India’s New Maritime Security Strategy: ‘Brand-building’ in an Era of ‘Geopolitical Discord’ The inability to portray greater strategic ambition for the Indian Navy renders this document an exercise in smart profile-building rather than one of purposeful image-projection. Abhijit Singh December 21, 2015 IDSA Comments
The Naga Peace Accord: Manipur Connections The Naga Peace Accord has implications for Manipur and it is important that these are understood and necessary policy interventions are considered. Sushil Kumar Sharma December 18, 2015 Policy Brief
COP21: The Toothless Paris Agreement The fact that the developed countries succeeded in making all commitments non-binding makes the Paris Agreement almost toothless. Shebonti Ray Dadwal , Satyam Malaviya December 18, 2015 IDSA Comments
“I was born in the party”: Women in Maoist Ranks Women join Maoist ranks for a variety of reasons: impressionable age, social milieu and circumstances, personal reasons, influence of kin or family and the inspiration of ideology. P. V. Ramana December 15, 2015 IDSA Comments
FOCAC- China’s Deepening Engagement with Africa and Its Implications The FOCAC process began in 2000 under the Presidency of Jiang Zemin when the first ministerial meeting was held in Beijing and has come a long way since then as a show of evolving Chinese interests in the African continent. Africa in many ways has been a learning ground for China's international role. What China has been doing in the continent must be watched closely as it showcases the future of Chinese power. Avinash Godbole October-December 2015 Africa Trends
An African Moment: UN Sustainable Development Goals Out of 2,900 billion tonnes, the world now has only 1000 giga tonnes of carbon dioxide to be dispersed into the atmosphere by 2100 in order to maintain the 2 degree Celsius commitment. If Africa takes the path of business as usual, it will emit around 50 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide i.e. 5.5% of the remaining carbon budget. It is under these circumstances that Africa hopes to achieve the goals of the first Ten Year Implementation Plan of Agenda 2063. Satyam Malaviya October-December 2015 Africa Trends
Third India Africa Forum Summit: Key Outcomes India hosted the third India Africa Forum Summit from October 26-30, 2015. The summit concluded with an agreement to set up a monitoring mechanism that will evaluate the implementation of the projects planned during the summit. It is hoped that India will work towards delivering all the promises made in New Delhi. Ruchita Beri October-December 2015 Africa Trends
Will China’s Economic Slowdown Dent Africa’s Rise? In the twenty first century, China ventured into Africa for new markets for goods and services, natural resources especially oil, timber, metals and minerals and for political and economic influence. There is a broad consensus amongst scholars and policy makers that China's foreign policy and diplomacy in Africa is being driven by commercial interests and domestic economic imperatives. Rajneesh Verma October-December 2015 Africa Trends
The Continuing Political Stalemate in Manipur Without going into the merits of the Inner Line Permit issue, the Centre should harness its resources and political and administrative skills adroitly to ensure that the State Government maintains the status quo in the matter till the next Assembly elections. Gautam Sen December 14, 2015 IDSA Comments
