Nagapushpa Devendra

The New Government in Iraq: Challenges Ahead

The new government in Iraq is likely to face challenges in addressing the issues of political instability, economic crisis, inflation, unemployment, among others. It will also have to maintain a balance between the US, the Arab allies, Iran and Turkey, the main external actors active in Iraq.

Published: November 15, 2021
Issue Brief

Iran Presidential Elections 2021

The expected victory of a hardline, conservative candidate in the forthcoming Iranian presidential elections could become a hindrance to fulfilling the country’s economic agenda and lead to greater domestic instability.

Published: June 03, 2021
IDSA Comments

India-Qatar Defence Cooperation: The Road Ahead

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms. Nagapushpa Devendra’s article ‘India-Qatar Defence Cooperation: The Road Ahead’ has been published in Diplomacy and Beyond, on March 23, 2021.

There is a need for sustained efforts, investment, greater synergy and coordination between India and Qatar. Scope in defence and security cooperation is immense, given the growing intent and burgeoning need on both the sides. Such areas can be explored for enhancing cooperation between India and Qatar, writes Ms. Devendra.

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Published: 23 March, 2021

The Iran–China 25-years Deal: Where does it leave India?

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms. Nagapushpa Devendra’s article on Iran-China Strategic Partnership, titled ‘The Iran–China 25-years Deal: Where does it leave India?’, has been published by ‘The Rise’ on August 09, 2020.

Tehran is more confident about Chinese investment and support to the country at a time when India failed to provide such reassurance and resilience. Even if China does not bid a better deal as India, Iran will prefer Beijing for the development of Farzad B, writes Ms. Devendra.

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Published: 9 August, 2020

Beijing’s Soft Diplomacy in West Asia in Times of COVID-19

China’s soft diplomacy in West Asia, particularly in times of pandemic, is a way to improve its global image and recast itself as a responsible actor at relatively low cost, rather than a sign of any deeper commitment towards the region.

Published: July 03, 2020
IDSA Comments

COVID-19 in Non-GCC Countries: An Overview

The pandemic continues to amplify the crisis in West Asia, making it hard for governments to cope with it individually. In the absence of a coordinated effort at the regional level, the road to economic recovery will be long and uneven.

Published: May 29, 2020
Backgrounder

Rising US-Iran Hostilities: Implications for Africa

Tension between the US and Iran escalated after the assassination of Iranian military commander, General Qassim Soleimani by the Trump administration on January 3, 2020. Tehran launched a series of missile attacks on a military base that hosts American troops in Iraq. This is the first direct engagement between both the countries since the naval battle precipitating the Vincennes event on July 3, 1998.

Published: January-June 2020
Africa Trends

Baghdad assassination and unfolding Iran-US crisis in Iraq

Research Analyst, IDSA Ms. Nagapushpa Devendra’s article on US-Iran tensions, titled ‘Baghdad assassination and unfolding Iran-US crisis in Iraq’ has been published in ‘The Kootneeti’ on January 11, 2020.

The Trump administration is claiming victory for the American military might in Baghdad. But, it is noteworthy that Suleimani and Muhandis were not hiding like Osama Bin Laden or Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. They were top-most influential military leaders in the region, who fought to defeat the Islamic State in Iraq-Syria while becoming the forerunners of anti-US movement in the region. By striking them down, the US has certainly pushed the region into the vicious cycle of violence and disharmony, writes Ms. Devendra.

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Published: 11 January, 2020

Brewing Yemen Civil War and Its Implication on International Maritime Security

Research Analyst, IDSA, Ms Nagapushpa Devendra’s Peer reviewed article on Yemen civil war, titled ‘Brewing Yemen Civil War and Its Implication on International Maritime Security’ has been published in Vol 15 No 1 (2018) of the Journal of Maritime Research.

Yemen civil war has been brewing for a while now, but the news of Saleh’s death came like roll of thunder, reverberating across the region, writes Ms Devendra.

What Turkey’s ‘Operation Peace Spring’ means for Syria?

Research Analyst, IDSA, Ms Nagapushpa Devendra’s article on Turkish offensive in Syria, titled ‘What Turkey’s ‘Operation Peace Spring’ means for Syria?’ has been published in ‘The Kootneeti’ on October 15, 2019.
The article analyses the key point of the latest developments in Syria that reinforces the notion that ring-wing authoritarian leaders like Erdogan, Saudi Arabia Prince MBS, Netanyahu etc, can persuade Trump to act in their interest.