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  • 15th BRICS Summit: Expansion and Cooperation Mechanism Receive a Boost

    August 25, 2023

    Consultant, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms Ruchita Beri’s article ‘15th BRICS Summit: Expansion and cooperation mechanism receive a boost’ has been published in India vs Disinformation, on 25 August 2023.

    With the admission of six countries to the BRICS at the Johannesburg summit, weight of the group at the international level has increased, but along with this what has essentially got a push has been its cooperation mechanism--all this, among member countries, says Ms Beri.

    Chandrayaan-III mission: India finally lightens dark side of the Moon

    August 24, 2023

    Consultant, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article ‘Chandrayaan-III mission: India finally lightens dark side of the Moon’ has been published in ‘India vs Disinformation’, on 24 August 2023.

    India cemented its place as a major international power in the space sector when its Chandrayaan-3 mission landed successfully near the Moon’s south pole, where attempted landings by several countries have failed earlier due to its rugged terrain, craters and deep trenches, writes Gp Capt Lele.

    Moon Rovers – Impressive Past and the Present

    August 20, 2023

    Consultant, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article ‘Moon Rovers – impressive past and the present’ has been published by Taaza Khabar News on 20 August 2023.

    During the last seven-eight years, ISRO has gained good experience towards developing such robotic systems. Now, if they want to do more science with future Moon missions, then they need to leapfrog in rover technology development, says Gp Capt Lele.

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    रक्षा में आत्मनिर्भरता की ओर

    August 18, 2023

    Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA Mr Om Prakash Das’ article ‘रक्षा में आत्मनिर्भरता की ओर’, focusing on the self-reliance process of the Indian Defence Sector, its historical evolution, and future challenges, has been published in ‘Hindustan’, on 18 August 2023.

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    Motivations of Suicide Bombers: An Exploratory Study

    August 16, 2023

    Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Adil Rasheed’s research paper, co-authored with Ms Ayesha Saman Kidwai, titled ‘Motivations of Suicide Bombers: An Exploratory Study’ has been published in the Journal of Peace Studies (January-June 2023 edition).

    This paper explores the history of suicide attacks, the social and psychological dimensions of the menace as well as various political, social, and psychological theories proposed by counterterrorism experts to thwart instances of suicide terrorism.

    Shortages and Good Neighbourliness

    August 16, 2023

    Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Smruti S. Pattanaik’s article ‘Shortages and good neighbourliness’ has been published in ‘The Kathmandu Post’ on 16 August 2023.

    India’s food inflation rose to 11.5 percent in July due to increasing commodity prices, says Dr Pattanaik.

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    What Russia’s Lunar Mission Tells Us About Its Future Plans

    August 14, 2023

    Consultant Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article ‘What Russia’s Lunar Mission Tells Us About Its Future Plans’ has been published in ‘The Wire’ on 14 August 2023.

    Luna 25 is the country’s first lunar lander mission in 47 years. It could even be viewed as the first Russian mission to the moon since all the earlier missions were undertaken during the Soviet era, says Gp Capt Lele.

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    The Vanguard Brigade: An Appraisal of the United Nations’ Rapid Deployment Capabilities

    August 14, 2023

    Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr R. Vignesh’s co-authored article ‘The Vanguard Brigade: An Appraisal of the United Nations’ Rapid Deployment Capabilities’ has been published in the peer-reviewed journal ‘India Quarterly’ of Sage Publishing, on 14 August 2023.

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    ISRO: Conquering new horizons

    August 14, 2023

    Consultant Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article ‘ISRO: Conquering new horizons’ has been published in ‘India vs Disinformation’ on 14 August 2023.

    With Chandrayaan 3 mission under progress and success of the Mars mission in 2013-14 injecting a new confidence in its ability, ISRO has achieved a phenomenal progress in the space sector since the launch of the first satellite, Aryabhata in 1975, says Gp Capt Lele.

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    Saudi Arabia latest to join mediators in Ukraine war. But it was a PR exercise for Zelenskyy

    August 11, 2023

    Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Swasti Rao’s article ‘Saudi Arabia latest to join mediators in Ukraine war. But it was a PR exercise for Zelenskyy’ has been published in ‘The Print’ on 11 August 2023.

    The list of mediators is only growing: Saudi Arabia has joined Israel, Turkey, China, India, and Brazil. But all the talk is only rhetoric until the 2024 US election, says Dr Rao.

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