Disinformation, a longstanding weapon in warfare, skilfully employs technological tools to deceive adversaries and secure strategic advantages. In today’s digital age, social media wields unprecedented power, overshadowing traditional media in access and technology, consequently fuelling the alarming surge in disinformation. The personalization of media content perpetuates echo chambers, stifling exposure to diverse perspectives.
The principle of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) centrality is embedded within the intricate dynamics of the broader Indo-Pacific region. This phenomenon can be attributed to the susceptibility of ASEAN’s centrality to various hegemonic processes. The article unveils challenges to ASEAN centrality arising from competing interests and alignment conflicts, particularly in relation to China and the United States (US). The emergence of strategic frameworks, coupled with China’s
With the junta focused on maintaining control of towns and defending logistical routes, the civil war may escalate further into the major urban centres of Myanmar.
Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Mr Om Prakash Das’ views on India joining the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) as full member’, titled ‘चीन के हिंद महासागर में बढ़ते दबदबे के बीच कंबाइंड मैरिटाइम फोर्स में भारत का हिस्सा लेना रणनीतिक जरूरत,’ has been published on the ABP News website (Hindi) on 24 November 2023.
Southeast Asian nations’ responses to the ongoing violent conflict between Israel and Hamas are influenced by historical, domestic, demographic and strategic factors.
Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Mr Om Prakash Das’ opinion piece ‘समंदर में ही चीन को पठखनी देने की तैयारी कर रहा है भारत, 175 युद्धपोतों को शामिल कर ताकत बढ़ाने की है तैयारी’ has been published by ABP News on 18 September 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.
Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Mr Om Prakash Das’ take on three years of Galwan Clash at LAC, titled ‘Three years later, questions unanswered on Galwan clash’ has been published in ‘The Sunday Guardian’ on 18 June 2023.
For the past three years, India has conveyed to China and the world that normalization of relations is difficult until the current border issues are resolved. However, China has been maintaining that the two sides should put aside border troubles and move forward on other aspects, says Mr Das.
Israel–Hamas Conflict and Southeast Asian Responses
Southeast Asian nations’ responses to the ongoing violent conflict between Israel and Hamas are influenced by historical, domestic, demographic and strategic factors.