IDSA Comments

From Discord to Dialogue: The Ethiopia–Somalia Peace Agreement

The Ankara Declaration marks a significant step in Ethiopia's push for Red Sea access, fostering cooperation with Somalia while easing regional tensions.

Mohanasakthivel J
December 27, 2024 |
IDSA Comments

Central Asia–Japan Relations: Benefits and Challenges

Japan can become an important partner in shaping Central Asia’s future growth and integration into the global economy.

Anusua Ganguly
December 27, 2024 |
IDSA Comments

Al-Jolani: The Transformed Jihadist?

The victory of HTS is a major triumph for Salafi-jihadist groups and raises the prospect of a larger pan-jihadist spectre.

Adil Rasheed
December 17, 2024 |
IDSA Comments

Fall of Assad: Geopolitical Implications

The end of the Assad family rule marks the beginning of a new era in Syrian politics as well as the regional geopolitics of West Asia.

Prasanta Kumar Pradhan
December 12, 2024 |
IDSA Comments

Radicalisation in the Northern Caucasus

As the rebel forces, including those affiliated with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have taken over Syria, Russia can expect mounting challenges to curb rising terrorism back home as it fights the military challenges in Ukraine.

Ramifications of 7/10 Attacks may be Worse than 9/11

The US’ immediate response to 9/11 attacks marked the acme of its global hegemonic might, but the 7/10 attacks have fully exposed its receding geopolitical and technological ascendance.