Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col DPK Pillay’s article ‘India’s transformative journey from MDG to SDGs: Localisation of SDGs sign of political commitment’ has been published in the 12-18 August 2024 issue of Blitz India.

India collaborates with various stakeholders, including governments, private entities, and civil society organisations, to drive impactful SDG initiatives. Additionally, localisation of SDG frameworks has been a key strategy, with efforts tailored to meet the unique needs of specific regions and communities, says Col Pillay.

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘शिकार बनीं हसीना: छात्र आंदोलन की आग में कई ताकतें रोटियां सेंकीं; भू-राजनीतिक पेचीदगियों भी बेहद चुनौतीपूर्ण’ has been published in Amar Ujala on 08 August 2024.

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Anand Kumar’s Article ‘What led to Hasina’s fall & flight’ Published in The Tribune

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘What led to Hasina’s fall & flight’ has been published in ‘The Tribune’ on 07 August 2024.

Awami League govt exacerbated the crisis by mishandling the student protest movement, says Dr Kumar.

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Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘Diplomacy around a contentious river’ has been published in Asia News Network on 05 August 2024.

India and Bangladesh share 54 rivers, making water-sharing a critical and complex issue, as both countries rely heavily on these waters, says Dr Kumar.

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Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Swasti Rao’s article ‘Tarang Shakti will be good for UP and Tamil Nadu defence corridors, bring European investment’ has been published in ‘The Print’ on 02 August 2024.

Tarang Shakti is a fine example of how India’s Soviet-era Air Force has now modernised to a world-class infrastructure, now capable of holding war games with the F-18s and F-16s, says Dr Rao.

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Mr Abhishek Yadav’s review of the book ‘India’s Policy Towards West Asia: The Modi Era’, edited by Amb. Sujan Chinoy and Dr. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan has been published in the British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies on 31 July 2024.

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Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘India-Bangladesh Hydro Diplomacy: Can Delhi, Dhaka Make A ‘Teesta Breakthrough’ Amid China’s Investment Offer’ has been published in ‘The Eurasian Times’ on 30 July 2024.

India and Bangladesh share 54 rivers, making water-sharing a critical and complex issue, as both countries rely heavily on these waters. The complexity is enhanced by the fact that water is a state subject in India, meaning states (provinces) through which these rivers flow are key stakeholders, says Dr Kumar.

Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article ‘How DRDO’s successful Ballistic Missile Defence test is critical to India’s security’ has been published by First Post on 27 July 2024.

India’s two adversaries, namely Pakistan and China, are nuclear weapon states; as such, the presence of missile defence systems significantly bolsters India’s defence capabilities and contributes to enhancing its strategic posture, says Gp Capt Lele.

Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col DPK Pillay’s article ‘Gaza epitomises challenge in CONFLICT RESOUTION; A 75th Anniversary review of Geneva Conventions’ has been published in Blitz India on 25 July 2024.

THE ongoing conflict in Gaza vividly illustrates a tragic display of humanitarian law violations perpetrated by both Hamas and Israel, exposing the inadequacies of international humanitarian law in restraining atrocities and steering the conflict towards continuous destruction, writes Col Pillay.

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Ashish Shukla’s article “Ramification of ‘Banning PTI’ in Pakistan” has been published by the International Centre for Peace Studies on 23 July 2024.

History suggests that ban on political parties in Pakistan has not worked in the past. It is unlikely to work today. Such bans were either lifted by the government later or the parties started operating with new names, says Dr Shukhla.

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