Issue Brief - MP-IDSA

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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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16th BRICS Summit: A Step towards a Multipolar World Order?

The 16th BRICS Summit, held in Kazan in October 2024, underscored the bloc's resilience and commitment to advancing a multipolar world order.

Rajeesh Kumar |
December 03, 2024 |
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Quad-at-Sea Observer Mission: Exploring the Prospects of Coast Guard Collaboration

Quad-at-Sea Observer Mission envisages the deployment of coast guard assets to strengthen the collective maritime policing capabilities of the Quad nations.

R. Vignesh , Abhay Kumar Singh |
November 14, 2024 |
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History and Geopolitics in South Korea–Japan Relations: The Sado Mine Issue

The South Korean support to the designation of the Sado mine as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2024 is reflective of the recent conciliatory approach of South Korea...

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan |
November 05, 2024 |
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ISIS: An Enduring Threat

Despite its physical Caliphate’s defeat in March 2019, ISIS remains an enduring security threat globally.

Saman Ayesha Kidwai |
October 30, 2024 |
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Russia-Ukraine War: South and North Korea’s Weapons Exports

The Russia-Ukraine War since 2022 has helped both South and North Korea’s weapons exports.

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan |
October 28, 2024 |
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Quantum Navigation for Military Applications

To ensure strategic and economic security, India must foster a robust quantum ecosystem.

Vikram Ravindran |
October 23, 2024 |
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Bodo, Karbi and Dimasa Peace Agreements in Assam: An Analysis

The Assam peace agreements have not conclusively resolved the demands for a separate state—the root cause of the insurgencies.

Pushpita Das |
October 23, 2024 |
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Türkiye–China Trade Dynamics and Automotive Sector Tariffs

Türkiye will have to balance protectionist measures with commitments to international trade agreements and desire for foreign investments.

Abhishek Yadav |
October 23, 2024 |
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2024 Presidential Election in Sri Lanka: An Analysis

President Anura Dissanayake’s most significant challenge will relate to ensuring Sri Lanka’s economic recovery.

Gulbin Sultana |
October 14, 2024 |
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The ‘X’ Episode in Brazil: Between Sovereignty and Freedom of Speech

The recent ‘X’ episode with the Brazilian Supreme Court has renewed the debate over sovereignty of nation-states and freedom of speech in the international domain.

Saurabh Mishra |
October 11, 2024 |
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The UK’s Arms Export Restrictions on Israel in Perspective

The UK government’s decision to restrict certain arms exports to the UK highlights the supply chain dynamics that permeate the international arms market as well as the external sources of...

S. Samuel C. Rajiv |
October 11, 2024 |
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Digital Blue Zone: Ensuring Maritime Cyber Security

The maritime domain, a vital conduit for a nation’s trade and energy security, is increasingly becoming vulnerable to cyber threats.

Adil M. Siddiqui |
October 10, 2024 |
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Profiling Japan’s New Prime Minister

Shigeru Ishiba’s election to LDP leadership—and thus the premiership—promises to be an interesting period in Japanese politics and policy.

Arnab Dasgupta |
October 08, 2024 |
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India’s Mutual Evaluation Report 2024: Assessment and Implications

The FATF Mutual Evaluation Report on India highlights substantial improvements in plugging vulnerabilities associated with tackling money laundering and countering terrorist finance.

Vivek Chadha |
October 03, 2024 |
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Israel–Hamas War: One Year On

Israel has intensified its military engagement on multiple fronts a year into the Israel–Hamas conflict.

Prasanta Kumar Pradhan |
October 01, 2024 |
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The Geopolitics of North Korea’s Juche Ideology under Kim Jong-un

Despite the recent devastating floods in North Korea, the refusal of Pyongyang to accept foreign aid reflects the revival of Juche ideology under the leadership of Kim Jong-un.

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan |
October 01, 2024 |
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