Research Assistant, IDSA Ms Nagapushpa Devendra’s article on the Iraq elections titled ‘Iraqi Elections Amidst Dissent and Disagreements’ was published by Middle East Institute, New Delhi, on May 12, 2018.

The article discusses the complex issues confronting Iraq and their impact on the elections.

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Research Assistant, IDSA, Ms Nagapushpa Devendra’s article on turmoil in Syria, titled ‘NATO Allies Play War of Aggression in Northern Syria’ was published in Globe Post Turkey on May 1, 2018.

The article analyses how the involvement of various external actors in Syria will further make the war complex and whichever constellations emerge triumphantly, will decide the future of Syria.

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Research Assistant, IDSA, Ms Nagapushpa Devendra’s article on Israel-Saudi Arabia relations, tilted ‘Israel and Saudi Arabia: allies, adversaries or something else?’ was published in Foreign Policy News on April 25, 2018.The article analyses the coming together of Israel and Saudi Arabia in the changing regional dynamics.

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Research Assistant, IDSA, Ms Nagapushpa Devendra’s article on Turkey’s Operation Olive Branch in the Afrin canton of northern Syria, titled ‘Turkey’s Military Offensive in Afrin’ was published by Oriental Review.org on April, 23, 2018.

The article analyses the offensive and its impact.

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Research Assistant, IDSA, Ms Nagapushpa Devendra’s article on Jordan’s King Abdullah’s visit to India in February 2018, titled ‘King Abdullah’s visit: Could Jordan mediate between India and Pakistan?’, was published by South Asia Monitor on March 28, 2018. The article explores if Jordan can play a key role in bringing India and Pakistan to the table over the Kashmir issue.

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Research Assistant, IDSA, Ms Nagapushpa Devendra’s analysis of the evolving India-Iran relations, titled ‘Iranian President Rouhani’s Visit to India: An Analysis’ was published by the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) on March 16, 2018.