Comment & Briefs

Misogyny, Violent Extremism and National Security

States must recognise that acts of violence against women are inextricably linked with other forms of extremism.

February 12, 2024

Sia Jyoti

Issue Brief

Turkiye–Pakistan Defence Cooperation: Evolving Dynamics

Shared security interests and Turkiye’s growing indigenous capabilities will likely ensure that the Pakistan–Turkiye defence cooperation continues on its upward trajectory.

February 09, 2024

Abhishek Yadav

Issue Brief

AfD’s Remigration Agenda: Germany’s Challenge of Far-Right Extremism

AfD’s remigration masterplan is a stark reminder of how far-right extremism remains a grave concern in Germany.

February 09, 2024

Saman Ayesha Kidwai

IDSA Comments

US Military’s Clean Energy Initiatives

The US DoD has been fast-tracking clean energy initiatives to reduce its substantial carbon footprint.

February 06, 2024

SIMRAN RATHORE

IDSA Comments

India–Maldives Ties in Choppy Waters

While President Muizzu’s policy towards India is short-sighted and lacks sophistication, India should continue with its measured response given the geo-strategic importance of Maldives.

February 05, 2024

Ashok Sajjanhar

IDSA Comments

Maldives’ President’s China Visit

Maldivian foreign policy under President Muizzu is departing from the longstanding ‘India First’ policy towards a more pro-China stance.

February 05, 2024

Anand Kumar

Issue Brief

Deep Seabed Mining in the Arctic

Norway’s decision in support of Arctic seabed mining could trigger ecological and geopolitical challenges.

February 02, 2024

Bipandeep Sharma

Issue Brief

Gaza War and the Risk of Major Regional Escalation

While the Israel–Hamas conflict was initially concentrated around Gaza, the risks have since escalated to other regions as well.

February 02, 2024

Adil Rasheed

Issue Brief

Drones for Surveillance to Strikes: Assessing the Impact through the Lens of Russia–Ukraine War

The Russia–Ukraine War has witnessed a significant surge in the use of drones for surveillance and strikes.

January 24, 2024

Rajneesh Singh

Issue Brief

A Renewed Nuclear Arms Race?

With the last surviving arms control treaty, the 2010 New START, under suspension with no sign of a successor treaty, the post-Cold War nuclear order is under stress.

January 23, 2024

Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak

IDSA Comments