Issue Brief

Turkiye: The Threat of the Neo-Ottoman Caliphate to Regional Security

Turkiye’s over-ambitious foreign policy based on medieval revisionism can become a threat to regional security while hurting its still struggling economy.

• Adil Rasheed |
• January 23, 2025 |
• Issue Brief |

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Strengthening Defence R&D: Role of Academia

The academia can play a major role by bridging innovation gaps and scaling critical technologies.

• Shayesta Nishat Ahmed |
• January 20, 2025 |
• Issue Brief |

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The UN Cybercrime Convention: Key Features and Global Stances

The adoption of the UN Convention against Cybercrime illustrates the willingness of states to address rising threats in digital space collectively.

• Rohit Kumar Sharma |
• January 20, 2025 |
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Al-Qaeda 2.0 in Syria: Extreme Makeover of Salafi Jihadism

The rise of HTS and the seeming attempt by some Western states to normalise relations with this Al-Qaeda-tainted grouping is bad news for global peace and security.

• Adil Rasheed |
• January 10, 2025 |
• Issue Brief |

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Imaging Kautilya Beyond Popular Stereotypes

The stereotypical, popular and simplified image of Kautilya distorts the understanding of his political philosophy and precepts.

• Saurabh Mishra |
• January 09, 2025 |
• Issue Brief |

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Türkiye’s Evolving Engagement with Syria

Turkiye has positioned itself as a key mediator and stabilising force in post-Assad Syria.

• Abhishek Yadav |
• January 09, 2025 |
• Issue Brief |

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United Nations Cybercrime Convention: A Milestone in Digital Governance?

The UN Cybercrime Convention has the potential to not only combat cybercrime but also create a secure and resilient digital ecosystem globally.

• Rajeesh Kumar |
• January 06, 2025 |
• Issue Brief |

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Iran’s Strategic Recalibration Amid Geopolitical Shifts in West Asia

Faced with geostrategic setbacks, a militarily assertive Israel and the incoming Trump presidency, Iran has prioritised diplomacy with both regional countries and the West.

• Deepika Saraswat |
• December 27, 2024 |
• Issue Brief |

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Self-Determination of Tibet: A Contentious Issue

Securing genuine autonomy for the Tibetan people has been a key issue in the negotiations between Tibetan representatives and the Chinese government.

• Opangmeren Jamir |
• December 09, 2024 |
• Issue Brief |

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The Imperative of Reviving Cooperation in the Arctic

There is an imperative need to revive cooperation in the Arctic to tackle global and regional challenges such as climate change, nuclear waste, among other issues.

• Bipandeep Sharma |
• December 03, 2024 |
• Issue Brief |

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