Xunzi’s and Kautilya’s Thoughts on Inter-state Politics Xunzi and The Kautilya Arthasastra are full of rich philosophical thoughts on inter-state relations. This article undertakes a comparison between them in terms of their methods of writing, views on... Yan Xuetong | July 2020 | Strategic Analysis
Pakistan’s CPEC Obsession: Boon or Bane? While the ruling elite including army in Pakistan considers CPEC a boon, many analysts view it as a Chinese game-plan to turn Pakistan into a permanent colony, a rentier-cum-client state. Yaqoob-ul-Hassan | June 30, 2020 | IDSA Comments
Time to Leverage the Strategic Potential of Andaman & Nicobar Islands A focused development plan for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which provide India with a commanding geostrategic presence in the Bay of Bengal and access to South and Southeast Asia,... Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy | June 26, 2020 | Policy Brief
Dichotomies in Pakistan’s Approach Towards Pakistan-occupied Kashmir Pakistan has not allowed a genuine democratic system of governance to emerge in PoK, as it interferes with its pursuit of absolute control over the occupied territories. Priyanka Singh | June 26, 2020 | Issue Brief
Deciphering Russia’s New Nuclear Strategy Russia’s new nuclear strategy is both a tactical and a strategic document. It leaves the door open for adversaries to recalibrate their strategies while giving Russia the scope to manoeuvre... Rajorshi Roy | June 23, 2020 | IDSA Comments
It is Advantage Turkey in Libya Under President Erdo?an, Ankara has become more ambitious and is using every opportunity to intervene in regional politics. Md. Muddassir Quamar | June 22, 2020 | IDSA Comments
Expediting Negotiation in Defence Contracts Finetuning negotiation protocols and limiting the scope of negotiations could result in rapid conclusion of negotiations and contract finalisation. Amit Cowshish | June 19, 2020 | IDSA Comments
Chinese Glimmer to Pakistan’s Dam Distress China's decision to fund the controversial Diamer-Bhasha Dam in Gilgit Baltistan could be part of its strategic pursuits in the region to further deepen its engagement in India’s neighbourhood. Priyanka Singh | June 18, 2020 | Issue Brief
Pashtun Tahafuz Movement Compounds Pakistan’s Worries The Pakistan state has clearly failed to suppress the voice of the Pashtuns in the face of their indomitable courage to fight for their rights, and as they say, within... Zainab Akhter | June 18, 2020 | IDSA Comments
Trends of Radicalisation in Indonesia An effective counter-narrative against radicalisation, supported by religious scholars, could help fight the challenge in Indonesia. Akash Sahu | June 12, 2020 | Backgrounder
