Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Jagannath Panda's article ‘Suga's Strategic Choices in 2021’ has been published by the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies.

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Zainab Akhter’s article ‘Pakistan Towards A Political Stalemate’ as been published by the All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR, on November 24, 2020.

Pakistan is moving towards a political impasse. Corona cases in the country are also increasing. It remains to be seen how the military establishment reacts to break the stalemate. Would the Pak army break its vow not to interfere in the country’s politics? This possibility cannot be ruled out!, writes Dr. Akhter.

Research Fellow, MP-IDSA, Dr. Jagannath Panda's article ‘Australia-Japan pact heightens China’s ‘regional NATO’ fear’ has been published in the Asia Times on November 23, 2020.

Research Analyst, Dr. Gulbin Sultana’s article ‘Foreign Secretary’s Visit Bolsters India-Maldives Ties’ has been published by All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR, on November 12, 2020.

The future of India-Maldives relations looks positive, as both governments are committed to strengthen the bilateral ties. The continued engagement between the two countries at the highest level is desirable for the smooth implementation of the agreed projects, writes Dr. Sultana.

Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Jagannath Panda's Special Featured Article ‘The Trans-Himalayan 'Quad', Beijing's Territorialism, and India’ has been published by China Brief in Jamestown Foundation, USA, on November 12, 2020. 

Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Jagannath Panda's article ‘Tokyo's Search for Security Through Aegis-equipped Warships’ has been published in Japan Forward on November 10, 2020.

The article argues that the decision to order the two Aegis-equipped warships and more importantly to increase the defense budget is derived from Tokyo’s security outlook towards the region.

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Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp. Capt. Ajey Lele’s article ‘How ISRO handled the pandemic’ has been published in ‘The Space Review’ on November 09, 2020.

Over the years, ISRO has clearly identified its tasks for social, scientific, strategic, and commercial sectors. The ongoing pandemic could force a reassessment of some of their priorities, but this pause in launches is simply unaffordable. There could be challenges, of course, but still the show must go on, writes Gp. Capt. Lele.

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy’s Op-Ed piece ‘The forgotten fact of China-Occupied Kashmir’ has been published in ‘The Hindu’ on November 06, 2020.

The anniversary of the Instrument of Accession in October is a reminder of China’s illegal territorial occupation, writes Amb. Chinoy.

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Associate Fellow Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Titli Basu’s article ‘China-Japan Power Play in Southeast Asia’ has been published in Pacific Forum on November 5, 2020. Strategic choices for Southeast Asia are becoming difficult amidst structural transitions in the international system. With US-China strategic contest at global level and China-Japan competition at regional level, balancing relations with competing powers is not easy for Southeast Asia. But it also presents an opportunity to leverage great power competition and maximise economic advantages and security guarantees.

Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Ashok Behuria’s commentary ‘Pak Admits To Its Role In Pulwama Attacks: Of Freudian Slips And Churnings In Pakistani Politics’ has been published by All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR, on November 02, 2020.