IDSA Comments

Counterterrorism and Deradicalisation: The Indonesian Way

Indonesia can emulate best practices from neighbouring countries like Malaysia vis-à-vis deradicalisation programmes to further reduce recidivism rates.

Erdogan and Strengthening of Political Islam in Turkiye

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s May 2023 electoral victory reinforces the dominance of political Islam in Turkiye’s politics, despite economic crises.

Tejusvi Shukla
July 12, 2023 |
IDSA Comments

Japan–NATO Ties: A Difficult Partnership

Japan’s proposal to host a NATO liaison office in Tokyo is facing objections from NATO members like France, who view it as a distraction from the alliance’s core task of ensuring security in Europe.

Arnab Dasgupta
July 10, 2023 |
IDSA Comments

Wagner’s Future Role in Africa

Prigozhin’s rebellion has cast serious reservations about the future of Wagner in Africa, and by extension, Russia’s influence on the continent.

Abhishek Mishra
July 05, 2023 |
IDSA Comments

Multilateralism Matters: Adoption of the Treaty of the High Seas and its Significance

The adoption of the Treaty of the High Seas by the United Nations represents a significant triumph for multilateralism.

Rajeesh Kumar
July 04, 2023 |
IDSA Comments

Prime Minister Modi’s Visit to Egypt: Building a Strategic Partnership

India and Egypt are deepening engagement in the economic sphere and strengthening defence and security cooperation.

Rare Earth Elements in Turkiye: Emerging Prospects

Turkiye's discovery of rare earth elements deposits holds immense potential to revive its economy and diversify global supply chains, but significant challenges lie ahead.

Abhishek Yadav
June 15, 2023 |
IDSA Comments

Iran-Arab Gulf Joint Naval Force and China’s ‘Collective Security Architecture’

China and Iran claim to be building a new security architecture for West Asia on the pretext of keeping out the “unjustified” presence of “foreign forces”.