From Discord to Dialogue: The Ethiopia–Somalia Peace Agreement The Ankara Declaration marks a significant step in Ethiopia's push for Red Sea access, fostering cooperation with Somalia while easing regional tensions. Mohanasakthivel J | December 27, 2024 | IDSA Comments
Central Asia–Japan Relations: Benefits and Challenges Japan can become an important partner in shaping Central Asia’s future growth and integration into the global economy. Anusua Ganguly | December 27, 2024 | IDSA Comments
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 | Issue Brief
The Convergence of Biological and Cyber Warfare Concerns about cyber threats have grown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic- ravaged global order. Our biological and digital systems have been severely damaged by the proliferation of different… Continue reading The Convergence of Biological and Cyber Warfare Krutika Patil | January-June 2022 | CBW Magazine
Incoming Turbulence for the Biological Weapons Convention The current liberal international order is in a state of flux. Some factors contributing to the crisis are the rise of China, an intense backlash against globalisation and institutionalism, and… Continue reading Incoming Turbulence for the Biological Weapons Convention Siddhant Bajpai | January-June 2022 | CBW Magazine
Ninth Review Meeting of Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention: Expectations and Challenges The ninth BWC review conference would get an opportunity to relook at the Convention in terms of its success and challenges ahead. The world is witnessing Russia-Ukraine war and China-Taiwan… Continue reading Ninth Review Meeting of Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention: Expectations and Challenges Anshu Joshi | January-June 2022 | CBW Magazine
Plausible Deniability and Proliferation of Bio-Weapons: The Elephant in the Room The mysterious origin of Covid-19 has given rise to many debates, allegations, denials and controversies. However, the entire history of biological threats and bio-weapons is full of such denials and… Continue reading Plausible Deniability and Proliferation of Bio-Weapons: The Elephant in the Room Mrinmayee Bhushan | January-June 2022 | CBW Magazine
Proceedings of Biological Weapons Convention Working Group Meetings-2023: A Snapshot The article provides an overview of recent proceedings within the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) working group meetings as of December 2023. Deliberations focused on compliance, verification mechanisms, and confidence- building… Continue reading Proceedings of Biological Weapons Convention Working Group Meetings-2023: A Snapshot Mrinmayee Bhushan | July-December 2023 | CBW Magazine
How the Biological Weapons Convention could verify treaty compliance This article was originally published in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientist on 5 March 2024. The author would like to thank Ching Wei Sooi and Almuntaser Albalawi for help… Continue reading How the Biological Weapons Convention could verify treaty compliance James Revill | July-December 2023 | CBW Magazine
White Phosphorus Munition Use in Contemporary Conflicts: A Brief Analysis Within the Context of International Law The paper discusses the use of white phosphorus (WP) munitions in recent conflict zones such as Ukraine, Gaza, and Nagorno-Karabakh, highlighting the significant legal, ethical, and humanitarian issues it raises.… Continue reading White Phosphorus Munition Use in Contemporary Conflicts: A Brief Analysis Within the Context of International Law Animesh Roul | July-December 2023 | CBW Magazine
