Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Smruti S. Pattanaik’s column ‘Merry-go-round in Sri Lanka’ has been published in ‘The Kathmandu Post’ on 19 June 2024.

Tamil politicians disagree on a political solution while Sinhala nationalists want to remove the 13th Amendment, says Dr Pattanaik.

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Disclaimer: The views expressed by the author are personal and do not in any way reflect the views of MP-IDSA or the Government of India.

Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Uttam Sinha's article 'Water and its Complex Relationship with Peace' has been published in the annual bilingual peer-reviewed journal Perspective, Vol. IV, 2024.

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Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy visited Paloma Turning Co Private Limited, a precision machined parts manufacturer in Bangalore on 19 June 2024. Paloma Turning Co Private Limited exports to Foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers. Amb Chinoy had a useful exchange with CEO Mr Ajay Anjaria and MD Mrs Reena Anjaria.

WION quoted Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col DPK Pillay in its article ‘Data Lab | Ripple effects of Ukraine conflict: Ukrainian military & global defence sector's hiring surge’, published on 19 June 2024.

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Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy delivered a talk on ‘India's Defence and Security Imperatives: Navigating the Complexities’, at Bangalore International Centre, on 18 June 2024. Interesting conversation and Q&A session followed.

The Print quoted Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Abhishek Mishra in its article ‘What $7 bn ‘minerals-for-infra’ pact with China could mean for Democratic Republic of Congo’ published on 18 June 2024.

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Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article ‘From Deterrence to Defecation: North Korea’s Balloon Beating’ has been published in ‘The Wire’ on 16 June 2024.

It is important not to dismiss any potential risks regarding the potential threat posed by balloon-based activities. States like South Korea (and Japan) need to remain alert and cautious, says Gp Capt Lele.

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Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA. Col DPK Pillay’s article ‘New COAS appointment puts controversy to rest’ has been published in The Blitz India on 15 June 2024.

The controversy surrounding General Pande’s extension had generated debate about the Model Code of Conduct during elections, with some Opposition parties alleging that the extension was a violation of the MCC. However, the appointment of Lt General Dwivedi has put the matter to rest, allowing the Army to focus on its priorities and challenges ahead, says Col Pillay.

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Swasti Rao’s article ‘G7 summit has direct impact on India’s economy. Corporate tax to Middle East-Europe corridor’ has been published in ‘The Print’ on 14 June 2024.

India is likely to have a series of bilateral meetings to brainstorm more cooperation and convergence with the West in the coming years, says Dr Rao.

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