Issue Brief - MP-IDSA

Afghanistan’s Changing Drug Dynamics

While there has been a significant reduction in opium cultivation in Afghanistan under the Taliban’s watch, there is a need to more effectively address underlying drivers of opium cultivation.

Puspa Kumari |
May 22, 2024 |
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इंडोनेशिया में प्रबोवो सुबियांतोः विदेश नीति और संभावनाएं

इंडोनेशिया के निर्वाचित राष्ट्रपति प्रबोवो सुबियांतो क्या ‘जोकोवी’ की विदेश नीति को ही आगे बढ़ाएंगे या कुछ बदलाव देखने को मिल सकते हैं?

Om Prakash Das |
May 16, 2024 |
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Indian Special Forces Operations since 2014: Key Inferences

There has been a shift in the employment of Indian Special Forces in pursuit of strategic objectives in recent years.

D.S. MURUGAN YADAV |
May 09, 2024 |
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The Future of Water Management in Central Asia

The Central Asian water crisis is a product of climate change, inefficient water management, and lack of cooperation and coordination among the five Central Asian Republics.

Anusua Ganguly |
May 02, 2024 |
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Australia’s Quest for ‘Strategic Equilibrium’ in the Indo-Pacific

Australia’s pursuit of strategic equilibrium has become the defining feature of its foreign policy in recent times.

Shruti Pandalai |
26 April 2024 |
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India and the Scorpene Club

The creation of a ‘Scorpene Club’ could collectively benefit India, Brazil, Malaysia and Indonesia, all operators of the French-origin submarine.

Emerging Security Competition and Challenges in the Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa is experiencing a wave of geopolitical realignment even as territorial disputes, competition for scarce resources, among other challenges continue to remain dominant.

Abhishek Mishra |
19 April 2024 |
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Security Threats to the Chinese Nationals in Pakistan

Repeated attacks on Chinese nationals on Pakistani soil is seen as a critical challenge for continued China–Pakistan economic cooperation.

Priyanka Singh |
19 April 2024 |
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Emerging Security-Related Equations in Southeast Asia

New mini-laterals are taking shape to address the considerable challenges facing the ASEAN-centered regional security architecture.

Temjenmeren Ao |
19 April 2024 |
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The Protection of Private Data in Japan under Duress

Two recent cases involving internal and external data breaches in leading telecom companies shine a spotlight on Japan’s policy for the protection of private user data.

Haiti’s Escalating Humanitarian Crisis and International Response

Haiti’s plight underscores the urgent need for a unified international response, with the need for the United States to play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and implementing sustainable solutions.

Mohanasakthivel J |
April 04, 2024 |
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P75 (1) Submarines and Strategic Partnership Model

The success of the Strategic Partnership Model policy is essential to take forward the vision of building domestic capacities in niche technological platforms like submarines.

Abhay Kumar Singh , S. Samuel C. Rajiv |
March 28, 2024 |
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Pakistan Elections: The United States Factor

The US factor remained a quintessential element in the 2024 Pakistan elections, given the Pakistan diaspora, the US Congress’ Pakistan Caucus and the PTI pressure groups.

Priyanka Singh |
March 26, 2024 |
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Bridging Gaps in Cybersecurity with Cyber Insurance

Cyber insurance may emerge as a critical element in ensuring cybersecurity preparedness.

Rohit Kumar Sharma |
March 21, 2024 |
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The Decline of ECOWAS’ Regional Influence

The Economic Community of West African States has encountered significant challenges in its efforts to address the recent spate of military coups that have destabilised the region.

Mohanasakthivel J |
March 21, 2024 |
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Japan’s Engagement with Pacific Island Nations

Japan’s diplomatic engagement with Pacific Island Countries, while substantive, has not addressed their core needs.

Arnab Dasgupta |
March 20, 2024 |
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The Dynamics of the India–US–China Triad

The manner in which the India–China–United States trilateral dynamics play out will have a significant bearing on the stability and shape of the regional and international order.

Mayuri Banerjee |
March 20, 2024 |
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पाकिस्तान में आम चुनाव एवं सरकार गठन: एक विश्लेषण

पाकिस्तान के इतिहास और उसके समक्ष उपस्थित चुनौतियों के देखते हुए इस बात के कयास लगाए जा रहे हैं कि शाहबाज़ शरीफ की सरकार भी शायद ही अपना निर्धारित कार्यकाल...

Ashish Shukla |
March 20, 2024 |
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Iran Parliament and Assembly of Expert Elections: Hardliners on the Rise

Iran’s parliamentary elections were primarily a competition among the conservative factions.

Deepika Saraswat |
March 15, 2024 |
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China–United States Science and Technology Agreement at the Crossroads

The Biden administration’s decision to temporarily extend the 1979 Science and Technology Agreement (STA) with China by six months in August 2023 came against the backdrop of apprehensions over Chinese...

Opangmeren Jamir |
March 08, 2024 |
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