Issue Brief – MP-IDSA

Maldives Presidential Elections: Fragmented Campaign

While the pre-poll environment in Maldives is relatively peaceful, the political fragmentation makes it difficult to project a certain outcome in the upcoming presidential elections.

Gulbin Sultana |
September 06, 2023 |
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Turkiye and the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation

Turkiye’s Chairmanship of the Organization of the BSEC gives it an opportunity to shape the trajectory of the pivotal regional organisation.

Abhishek Yadav |
September 01, 2023 |
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BRICS: 15th Summit and Beyond

The 15th BRICS Summit showcased the organisation’s resilience, adaptability and collective vision, and positioned the group as a potent global player.

Rajeesh Kumar |
August 28, 2023 |
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पाकिस्तान में इसाई अल्पसंख्यकों की बढ़ती मुश्किलें: जरांवाला हमले के विशेष सन्दर्भ में

पाकिस्तान में इस्लामी चरमपंथ को मिल रहे उच्चस्तरीय राजनीतिक एवं सैन्य संरक्षण के कारण अल्पसंख्यकों के खिलाफ हिंसा की घटनाएँ बढ़ी हैं और उन्हें उनके ही देश में द्वितीय श्रेणी के नागरिक का जीवन जीना पड़ रहा है|

Ashish Shukla |
August 25, 2023 |
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The Fourth Positive Indigenisation List: A Step Forward for India

The Positive Indigenisation List is a significant step towards achieving the government’s objective of self-reliance in defence production.

Shayesta Nishat Ahmed |
August 24, 2023 |
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India’s Pursuit of Reserve Currency Status

While the US dollar will likely stay dominant, a gradual shift towards other currencies, possibly including the INR, could occur in the long run.

Sneha M |
August 23, 2023 |
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Nigeria and ECOWAS: Priorities and Challenges

Nigeria's leadership of ECOWAS presents a pivotal opportunity to navigate the challenges related to coups and terrorism in the West African region.

Mohanasakthivel J |
August 23, 2023 |
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One Year of Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Presidency and Sri Lankan Economy

The ambitious policy measures taken by the Ranil Wickremasinghe government to revive the economy have yielded some positive outcomes though concerns remain over their implementation.

Gulbin Sultana |
August 23, 2023 |
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The Irreligious, Inauthentic Narrative of ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind’

Ghazwatul Hind appears to be a speculative eschatological red herring, meant to beguile and mislead young minds by violent extremist and terrorist groups.

Adil Rasheed |
August 18, 2023 |
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India–Bangladesh Trade Settlement in Indian Rupee

With India and Bangladesh agreeing to settle the payments for their international trade partly in Indian rupee, it can reduce pressure on Bangladeshi dollar reserves.

Anand Kumar |
August 18, 2023 |
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