IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

Japan’s Diplomacy in 2024: An Assessment

In 2025, Japan will have to navigate adroitly the incoming Trump administration’s policy positions while attempting to stabilise ties with China, while dealing with a Tokyo–Seoul relationship effectively reset to zero.

Arnab Dasgupta
January 06, 2025 |
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India–Japan Agreement on UNICORN Masts: A Key Milestone in Defence Cooperation

The November 2024 India–Japan UNICORN masts deal for fitment on-board Indian Navy ships ushers in a new era of bilateral defence cooperation.

Kaveri Jain
January 06, 2025 |
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Drone Production in South and North Korea

The interest in the production and export of drones from both South and North Korea in the wake of the Russia–Ukraine war may increase tensions on the Korean Peninsula, going forward.

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan
January 03, 2025 |
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United States Sanctions on Pakistan

The imposition of sanctions on entities involved in clandestinely procuring strategic technologies highlight that the widely proclaimed dismantlement of the proliferation network involving Pakistan and China was either overstated or an oversight.

Rajiv Nayan
January 02, 2025 |
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The Islamic State and Europe

European countries have put in place enhanced security policies to deal with the threat posed by the Islamic State sympathisers.

Jason Wahlang
December 30, 2024 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.