Escalating Tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban Border clashes and failure to act against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have led to rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Saman Ayesha Kidwai December 09, 2022 IDSA Comments
How China Views the World: An Analysis of the 20th CPC Congress Work Report The growing insecurity and threat perceptions articulated in the 20th Party Congress Work Report by Chinese President Xi Jinping indicates that Beijing is likely to become more assertive and belligerent in its international dealings. Mayuri Banerjee December 01, 2022 IDSA Comments
The PLA and Intelligentised Warfare China is making increasing use of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), among others, to modernise the People’s Liberation Army. Om Ranjan December 01, 2022 IDSA Comments
Russia’s ‘Partial Mobilisation’ and Central Asia Russia’s partial mobilisation has also had regional domestic repercussions, especially so in the Central Asian Republics. Jason Wahlang November 24, 2022 IDSA Comments
Embedded Rivalry: Technology as an Arbiter in US–China Great Power Competition Technology as an Arbiter of the US–China great power rivalry is starkly visible in both countries' recently released national security documents. Akshat Upadhyay November 22, 2022 Issue Brief
Delhi Declaration: Assessing Outcomes of UNSC CTC’s Special Meeting The principles encompassing the Delhi Declaration reiterate that India’s core security concerns broadly resonate with the members of the UNSC. Saman Ayesha Kidwai November 16, 2022 IDSA Comments
Technology and Terrorism: Challenges and Way Forward The special meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) held in New Delhi is an important multi-lateral effort to counter malicious use of technology. Sanur Sharma November 16, 2022 IDSA Comments
The 22nd Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation The main focus of the 22nd Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Samarkand was on strengthening regional cooperation and trade connectivity in Eurasia. Jason Wahlang November 14, 2022 Backgrounder
Israel–Lebanon Maritime Boundary Agreement: An Assessment The Lebanon–Israel maritime boundary agreement promotes the rule of international law and regional economic cooperation. Abhay Kumar Singh , S. Samuel C. Rajiv November 11, 2022 Issue Brief
Yemen: Growing Uncertainty after the Ceasefire The end of the ceasefire in Yemen without any substantial political understanding between the government and the Houthis heightens the risk of escalation of violence. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan November 10, 2022 IDSA Comments