Hybridity in Warfare: A Compelling Dimension in Modern Wars Policy-makers need to recalibrate modernisation programmes from the earlier focus on traditional military capability needs to a mix of kinetic and non-kinetic hybrid war-fighting capabilities. Harinder Singh July 21, 2023 IDSA Comments
US Cluster Munitions for Ukraine: Military Context and Legal Considerations The provisions of the Convention on Cluster Munitions are not relevant in the extant case of supply of dual purpose improved conventional munitions (DPICM) to Ukraine. Abhay Kumar Singh July 14, 2023 Issue Brief
The Media Landscape in Myanmar: A Post-Coup Analysis Following the 2021 military coup, there has been increased polarisation in the media in Myanmar, with many journalists behind bars. Om Prakash Das July 14, 2023 Issue Brief
African Peace Mission to the Russia–Ukraine Conflict The African Peace Mission to Ukraine and Russia coincided with escalatory actions by both the antagonists. Mohanasakthivel J July 13, 2023 IDSA Comments
Counterterrorism and Deradicalisation: The Indonesian Way Indonesia can emulate best practices from neighbouring countries like Malaysia vis-à-vis deradicalisation programmes to further reduce recidivism rates. Lakshmi Priya Vijayan July 13, 2023 IDSA Comments
Erdogan and Strengthening of Political Islam in Turkiye Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s May 2023 electoral victory reinforces the dominance of political Islam in Turkiye’s politics, despite economic crises. Tejusvi Shukla July 12, 2023 IDSA Comments
Japan–NATO Ties: A Difficult Partnership Japan’s proposal to host a NATO liaison office in Tokyo is facing objections from NATO members like France, who view it as a distraction from the alliance’s core task of ensuring security in Europe. Arnab Dasgupta July 10, 2023 IDSA Comments
African Defence: A Statistical Analysis Africa’s continental aspirations are well documented in ‘Agenda 2063’. With a laid-out implementation plan for well-articulated goals to meet the aspirations, Africa is moving in the right direction, albeit a little slowly. The main reasons are intertwined and interrelated—conflicts and slow economic growth. To top this, African governments are splurging on building military capabilities without clearly defined strategic goals. Kishore Kumar Khera July-September 2023 Journal of Defence Studies
Wagner’s Future Role in Africa Prigozhin’s rebellion has cast serious reservations about the future of Wagner in Africa, and by extension, Russia’s influence on the continent. Abhishek Mishra July 05, 2023 IDSA Comments
Multilateralism Matters: Adoption of the Treaty of the High Seas and its Significance The adoption of the Treaty of the High Seas by the United Nations represents a significant triumph for multilateralism. Rajeesh Kumar July 04, 2023 IDSA Comments
