IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

Intersecting Geo-economics and Geopolitics: Nord Stream 2 and Europe

Nord Stream 2, a Russian undersea gas pipeline project that intends to deliver natural gas from Siberia to Germany, currently sits at an intersection of several geopolitical and geo-economic cross-currents...

Swasti Rao |
December 10, 2021 |
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China’s Inconsequential Bid to Sign Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone Treaty

Showing readiness to sign the SEANWFZ treaty seems to be a low-cost, high-return proposition for Beijing. It could be a calculated symbolic gesture having no bearing on the region’s precarious...

Developments in Pakistan: The More Things Change…

As the civilian political space shrinks and the capacity of the state gets hobbled by political dissension and internal resistance from forces armed with an alternate blueprint for action, Pakistan...

Ashok K. Behuria |
December 03, 2021 |
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Defence Procurement in India: A Historical Perspective

Defence procurement in India needs to adopt a mix of procurement avenues in which the indigenous solutions, foreign equipment and futuristic R&D continue together in a balanced manner. Considering that...

Manish Rana |
December 02, 2021 |
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The ETIM Question: Taliban’s Moment of Truth

The coming of Taliban to power in Afghanistan could upset the geopolitical applecart in Central Asia and adjoining regions. The growing association of radical Uyghur groups like the ETIM, with...

High Time for India’s First Polar Research Vessel

Melting of the polar ice-sheets and their scientific inter-linkages to Indian monsoons, necessitate India to undertake scientific studies in the Arctic and Antarctica. An independent PRV with required icebreaking capabilities...

Bipandeep Sharma |
November 25, 2021 |
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India’s Opportunity in the Middle East

The increased diplomatic activity in the Middle East (West Asia) with regional leaders engaging each other at various levels and forums, in spite of the continued regional power competition, ideological...

Md. Muddassir Quamar |
November 22, 2021 |
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CPI (Maoist) and the MMC Zone

The recent neutralisation of hardcore Maoists, including one of its top leaders, in Gadchiroli District serves as a major setback for CPI (Maoist)’s expansion in the Maharashtra–Madhya Pradesh–Chhattisgarh tri-junction region....

Rajbala Rana |
November 18, 2021 |
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Ex Yudh Abhyas 2021: Demonstration of Indo-US High Altitude Military Interoperability

Targeted towards enhancing cold weather survival skills and tactical offensive operations in high-altitude environment, the latest iteration of Yudh Abhyas has significance for both Indian Army’s strategy for its Northern...

R. Vignesh |
November 17, 2021 |
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Tajikistan’s Confrontational Stand vis-à-vis Taliban

While the international community has maintained a cautious stand vis-à-vis the Taliban, Tajikistan has decisively thrown its weight in support of the resistance movement against the Taliban and has made...

Jason Wahlang |
November 10, 2021 |
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Coup in Sudan

The recent coup in Sudan may have several ramifications for the country as well as for the stability in the region as it connects North Africa, Horn of Africa and...

Ruchita Beri |
November 10, 2021 |
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Modernisation of Indian Armed Forces through Indigenisation

In the current geopolitical situation, India needs to increase the indigenous defence production and build a strong military force armed with technologically advanced defence equipment to create a robust security...

Richa Tokas |
November 05, 2021 |
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Bangladesh Violence: Minorities and Anti-Liberation Forces

Sheikh Hasina and her India-friendly policies are not liked by her domestic and international opponents. The Awami League government should remain vigilant to the designs of forces inimical to it,...

Anand Kumar |
November 02, 2021 |
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Implications of the Enhancement of Area of Jurisdiction of the BSF

The notification regarding modification of area of jurisdiction of the BSF focuses on prevention of illegal migration and cross-border crimes. It is important that the BSF trains its personnel about...

Pushpita Das |
November 01, 2021 |
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Strategic Significance of Admiral Michael Gilday’s Visit to India

The recent visit of the Chief of US Naval Operations, Admiral Michael Gilday to India is not only significant to the national security narrative of India and the US but...

R. Vignesh |
October 28, 2021 |
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Evolving Idea of the Quad: Emerging Technology

By making the emerging technology one of the cornerstones of the grouping, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) has shown its resilience to stay relevant in the fast-changing strategic environment of...

Mali: Growing Trend of Violence Against UN Peacekeepers

The growing trend of attacks on international entities besides the government units and civilians in Mali is an issue of serious concern. The complex security situation in Mali and high...

Sindhu Dinesh |
October 25, 2021 |
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Countering the Menace of Ransomware

US has undertaken a number of initiatives on cybersecurity, specifically ransomware, one of them being the Counter-Ransomware Initiative Meeting held in October 2021. Whether this attempt by the US to...

Cherian Samuel |
October 22, 2021 |
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What Beijing’s Growing Polar Silk Road Means to India?

Beijing’s intent to incorporate the polar regions within China’s greater maritime strategy, explore their resources and subsequently emerge as a polar great power is quite evident in its initiatives like...

Mayuri Banerjee |
October 21, 2021 |
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Malhama Tactical: Now Jihadists for Hire

A conglomerate of elite jihadists called Malhama Tactical, a commercial enterprise driven by a for-profit agenda and not constrained by a specific ideology and defined enemies, has emerged as a...

Saman Ayesha Kidwai |
October 14, 2021 |
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