Issue Brief - MP-IDSA

Talent Management Best Practices and HRM Concepts in the Armed Forces

A wide range of talent management initiatives are being implemented by armies across the world to ensure the right mix of skills, experience, and leadership to meet the challenges of...

Guriqbal Singh Gill |
May 12, 2023 |
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Europe’s Re-awakening: The Arduous Task of Re-linking Security Concerns

The future of Europe’s security architecture will depend largely on how well it blends its dependence and deepening with NATO on the one hand and its quest for strategic autonomy...

Swasti Rao |
May 09, 2023 |
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Towards an Epistemic Understanding of Radicalism, Extremism and Terrorism

The persistence of conceptual confusion regarding terms associated with terrorism impedes the legitimacy and effectiveness of counter-terrorism campaigns.

Adil Rasheed |
May 02, 2023 |
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Hundred Days after Anti-Zero COVID Protests in China

While the A4 protests in China were a significant development, they may not lead to long-lasting socio-political changes

Mayuri Banerjee |
April 25, 2023 |
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Terrorism Trends: 2023 and Beyond

New and emerging technologies are increasingly being used for fulfilling terrorist motives.

Nikhil Guvvadi |
April 13, 2023 |
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India and Asian Observers: Need for Coordination in the Arctic Council

India, in concert with the other four Asian Observers, could use the current state of flux to seek a more inclusive and equitable Arctic Council.

Anurag Bisen |
April 13, 2023 |
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Improving Global Food Security: The Impact of the Black Sea Grain Initiative

The Black Sea Grain Initiative has played a vital role in bridging the demand and supply gap and providing a degree of stability to the growing global food insecurity.

Richa Kumaria |
March 27, 2023 |
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Generative AI and Large Language Models: The AI Gold Rush

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems like ChatGPT have the potential to revolutionise the way we work and live.

Sanur Sharma |
March 01, 2023 |
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Absorption of Emerging Technologies in Armed Forces

Critical and Emerging Technologies have become essential components in the modern warfighting domain.

Akshat Upadhyay |
March 01, 2023 |
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Gulf of Guinea Countries and Terrorism Threat

Gulf of Guinea littoral states like Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Benin and Togo have witnessed a rise in terrorist attacks in recent years.

Sindhu Dinesh |
February 22, 2023 |
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Defence Budget 2023–24: Trend Analysis

In the Union Budget 2023–24, the estimated allocations for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) are Rs 5,93,537.64 crores, an increase of 13 per cent over BE 2022–23 (Rs 5,25,166.15 crores).

S. Samuel C. Rajiv , Abhay Kumar Singh |
February 17, 2023 |
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The UK’s Leadership Transition in Context

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak needs to overcome multiple domestic and foreign policy challenges for the Conservatives to retain power in the 2024 general elections.

Anandita Bhada |
February 03, 2023 |
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Integrated Rocket Force: A Timely Idea

The Pralay surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a range of 150–500 kms can be the focal point of an Integrated Rocket Force and provide critical deterrent capabilities.

Akshat Upadhyay |
January 24, 2023 |
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US–Saudi Tensions: Implications for the Petrodollar System

The petrodollar system that came into existence in the 1970s has come under stress, with oil being traded increasingly in non-US denominated currencies.

Adil Rasheed |
January 18, 2023 |
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Understanding China–Russia Cooperation in the Arctic

The Ukraine crisis, shifting geopolitical alliances in the Indo-Pacific and Western-imposed economic sanctions on Russia have strengthened China–Russia cooperation in the Arctic.

Two to Tango: Xi Jinping’s Visit to Riyadh

Xi’s visit to Riyadh builds on the strong economic engagements between China and Saudi Arabia.

Md. Muddassir Quamar |
January 05, 2023 |
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ADMM-Plus and India’s Act East Policy

The ADMM-Plus offers India and ASEAN opportunities to develop practical collaboration on security issues ranging from terrorism, maritime threats and other non-traditional threats.