Comment & Briefs

India–Bhutan Relations after Prime Ministerial Visits

Bhutan PM's five-day visit to India in March 2024 which was followed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Bhutan is expected to ease mutual concerns about a possible border agreement with China.

March 28, 2024

Sneha M

IDSA Comments

P75 (1) Submarines and Strategic Partnership Model

The success of the Strategic Partnership Model policy is essential to take forward the vision of building domestic capacities in niche technological platforms like submarines.

March 28, 2024

Abhay Kumar Singh , S. Samuel C. Rajiv

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Can the Security Council Help Bring Peace to Gaza?

Resolution 2728, adopted by the United Nations Security Council on 25 March 2024 carries political implications beyond its text, particularly due to the US decision to abstain.

March 28, 2024

Rajeesh Kumar

IDSA Comments

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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