Comment & Briefs

Pakistan Elections: The United States Factor

The US factor remained a quintessential element in the 2024 Pakistan elections, given the Pakistan diaspora, the US Congress’ Pakistan Caucus and the PTI pressure groups.

March 26, 2024

Priyanka Singh

Issue Brief

Bridging Gaps in Cybersecurity with Cyber Insurance

Cyber insurance may emerge as a critical element in ensuring cybersecurity preparedness.

March 21, 2024

Rohit Kumar Sharma

Issue Brief

The Decline of ECOWAS’ Regional Influence

The Economic Community of West African States has encountered significant challenges in its efforts to address the recent spate of military coups that have destabilised the region.

March 21, 2024

Mohanasakthivel J

Issue Brief

Japan’s Engagement with Pacific Island Nations

Japan’s diplomatic engagement with Pacific Island Countries, while substantive, has not addressed their core needs.

March 20, 2024

Arnab Dasgupta

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The Dynamics of the India–US–China Triad

The manner in which the India–China–United States trilateral dynamics play out will have a significant bearing on the stability and shape of the regional and international order.

March 20, 2024

Mayuri Banerjee

Issue Brief

पाकिस्तान में आम चुनाव एवं सरकार गठन: एक विश्लेषण

पाकिस्तान के इतिहास और उसके समक्ष उपस्थित चुनौतियों के देखते हुए इस बात के कयास लगाए जा रहे हैं कि शाहबाज़ शरीफ की सरकार भी शायद ही अपना निर्धारित कार्यकाल पूर्ण कर सके|

March 20, 2024

Ashish Shukla

Issue Brief

Iran Parliament and Assembly of Expert Elections: Hardliners on the Rise

Iran’s parliamentary elections were primarily a competition among the conservative factions.

March 15, 2024

Deepika Saraswat

Issue Brief

Pacific Media: A New Arena of Competition between the United States and China

The media landscape in the Pacific Island countries is vulnerable to Chinese influence given the developmental needs and lack of robust regulatory mechanisms.

March 12, 2024

Aditi Dhaundiyal

IDSA Comments

Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Caucasus Conflict

The Armenia–Azerbaijan conflict has called into question the CSTO’s role as a regional security guarantor.

March 11, 2024

Jason Wahlang

IDSA Comments

China–United States Science and Technology Agreement at the Crossroads

The Biden administration’s decision to temporarily extend the 1979 Science and Technology Agreement (STA) with China by six months in August 2023 came against the backdrop of apprehensions over Chinese technology theft.

March 08, 2024

Opangmeren Jamir

Issue Brief