Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Titli Basu’s article 'Sino-US Disorder: Power and Policy in Post-COVID Indo-Pacific' has been published in Journal of Asian Economic Integration 2(2) 159–179, 2020.
With Chinese unilateral efforts altering the maritime status quo on the one hand and lack of progress on denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula on the other, Japan is revisiting its strategic options.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Titli Basu’s article 'Will Japan Pursue Strike Capability in Lieu of Aegis Ashore?' was published in ‘The Diplomat’ on July 28, 2020.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Titli Basu’s article, ‘Securing Japan from Chinese ‘Predatory Economics’’ has been published in ‘The Diplomat’ on July 17, 2020.
One of the key questions in Japan’s national security debate is how to manage China’s ‘predatory’ geo-economics? The article critically analyses where does Tokyo stand in terms of crafting an effective economic security strategy?
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Titli Basu’s article ‘Calling out “expansionism”: The Modi Way’ has been published in ‘The Interpreter’ (Lowy Institute) on July 08, 2020.
This article evaluates Prime Minister Modi's messaging from Ladakh within the template of ‘vikasvaad’ versus ‘vistarvaad’ (development versus expansionism).
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Titli Basu’s article titled 'Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific Post-COVID-19' has been published in 'Australian Outlook' (Australian Institute of International Affairs) on May 22, 2020.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Titli Basu’s article 'The US-Japan Security Treaty at 60' has been published in 'Australian Outlook' (Australian Institute of International Affairs) on April 22, 2020.
Whether Abe can turn the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic into an opportunity to demonstrate decisive leadership will define Japan’s future course, as the resilience of the economy and good governance is at stake.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Titli Basu’s article 'US-Japan-India: Risks and Rewards in the Indo-Pacific' was published in Global Asia Vol.15 (1) January-March 2020.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Titli Basu’s article titled, ‘Abe Can’t Afford to Mishandle Japan’s COVID-19 Response’ has been published in ‘The Diplomat’ on March 11, 2020.
The article argues that chronic political corruption, struggling economy, and now governance deficit in managing the corona virus outbreak is shaping up to be Prime Minister Abe’s toughest challenge yet. This may very well intensify the political discourse on post-Abe Japanese leadership, both within the LDP and across the political divide.
