IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

European Sky Shield Initiative: Reinforcing Europe’s Air Defences

The European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) seeks to develop a common air and missile defence system to defend NATO and European airspace.

Swasti Rao |
December 28, 2022 |
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Political Change in Malaysia: A Harbinger of Hope?

Anwar Ibrahim’s ascent to power could prove advantageous for dealing with Malaysia’s fractious domestic dynamics as well as for furthering the country’s foreign policy goals.

Mohammed Shoaib Raza |
December 27, 2022 |
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20th CPC Congress and Indian Media View

The Indian media exhibited a very negative assessment of the 20th CPC Congress and of Xi Jinping’s third term.

Mayuri Banerjee |
December 26, 2022 |
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Emerging Fault Lines between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban

Given the ideological convergence the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has with the Taliban, the latter may not be able or willing to fulfil Pakistan’s demand that its activities be curbed.

Nazir Ahmad Mir |
December 09, 2022 |
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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 |
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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...

Mayuri Banerjee |
December 01, 2022 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Eastern Mediterranean: A Natural Gas Hub Worth Exploring

The Eastern Mediterranean offers India strong prospects for import of natural gas, given strong bilateral relations with regional countries, including Egypt, Israel, Greece and Cyprus.

Md. Muddassir Quamar |
November 01, 2022 |
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A Decade of US ‘Pivot to Asia’

The Biden administration has further reinforced and strengthened US strategic priorities towards the Indo-Pacific, a decade after the ‘Pivot to Asia’ by the Obama administration.

Anushka Saxena |
October 27, 2022 |
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IADD Reinvigorates India’s Defence Cooperation with African Countries

The second India–Africa Defence Dialogue at DefExpo 2022 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat has opened multiple pathways for defence cooperation between India and Africa.

Ruchita Beri |
October 18, 2022 |
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Threat of Radicalisation in Syria’s ISIS Prisons

Concerns of radicalisation in SDF-run facilities in Syria remain high, given that reports flag corruption, crime, and deplorable security conditions at these camps.

Saman Ayesha Kidwai |
October 18, 2022 |
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Raksha Mantri’s Visit to Egypt: Significance for India–Africa Defence Cooperation

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh’s visit to Egypt will concretise India–Africa defence cooperation through training, capacity-building, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Ruchita Beri |
October 17, 2022 |
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Jammu and Kashmir Floods: The Need for Sustainable Management

Jammu and Kashmir needs a robust early warning system to mitigate the impact of natural disasters.

Pintu Kumar Mahla |
October 06, 2022 |
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India in the United Nations Security Council

India’s voting pattern at the United Nations Security Council shows that it is proactive and positive towards the UNSC agenda.

Rajeesh Kumar |
October 03, 2022 |
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Defence Procurement: Negative Lists with Positive Implications

The defence indigenisation lists are expected to promote domestic arms manufacturing and reduce the burden of arms imports.

Mukesh Kumar |
September 30, 2022 |
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Challenges before New START and Its Successor

If the US and Russia fail to negotiate a successor agreement to New START, there is the possibility of an unrestricted arms race with detrimental implications.