The International Committee of the Red Cross in Internal Armed Conflicts Publisher: Palgrave Pivot This book critically examines the possible dilution of the neutrality principle of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in internal armed conflicts. It begins with... Rajeesh Kumar | | Book
Boko Haram Gathers Strength as Nigeria Prepares For Elections Boko Haram’s resurgence might affect the holding of credible polls in parts of northeast Nigeria in the upcoming February 2019 general elections. Anand Kumar | December 11, 2018 | IDSA Comments
Significance of India’s Act East Policy and Engagement with ASEAN With Prime Minister Modi emphasizing India’s commitment to the early conclusion of a balanced and comprehensive Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) at the ASEAN-India Breakfast Summit in Singapore in November... Udai Bhanu Singh | December 04, 2018 | Backgrounder
Renaissance and Reticence in India’s North-South Connectivity Platform The distraction of Chabahar’s questionable economic rationale and the embellishment of a centuries-old fascination with Suez alternatives, whilst entirely logical from a Muscovite perspective, must cede priority to New Delhi’s... Philip Reid | November 30, 2018 | IDSA Comments
Another Capitulation and another Win for the TLYP in Pakistan The challenge that the TLYP poses to Pakistan’s internal stability is even more dangerous than the threat of terrorism. Yaqoob-ul-Hassan | November 22, 2018 | IDSA Comments
Bhutan National Assembly Elections 2018: A Mandate for Change? Voters in Bhutan have shown their political maturity by bringing in a new government, which is an indicator of growing awareness about their rights and their role in holding governments... Nihar R. Nayak , Rajrajeshwari Singh , Ashok K. Behuria | November 12, 2018 | Issue Brief
75 Years Later, Are Lessons From the Bari Incident Still Relevant? While planning and executing kinetic operations, it is essential to look at various facets of force application including the possibilities of accidents or surprise attacks by the adversary. Kishore Kumar Khera | November 08, 2018 | Issue Brief
Revisiting Aadhaar System: Post the Supreme Court Verdict One understands that long term benefits of Aadhaar actually outweighs many concerns. However, adequate norms need to be laid down from collection to retention of biometric data, in addition to... Kritika Roy | November 02, 2018 | IDSA Comments
Strategic Petroleum Reserves: Stocking Oil for Rainy Days A strategic petroleum reserve offers India the leverage to be a serious player in the international oil market, as it will have the option to release supplies when prices spike... Shebonti Ray Dadwal | November 02, 2018 | IDSA Comments
East of India, South of China: Sino-India Encounters in Southeast Asia With the rise of China and the rising tension between the China-South China Sea littoral states, the Southeast Asian region has emerged as a pivot of international politics. Changing US... Vikash Chandra | November 2018 | Strategic Analysis
