Comment & Briefs

Saudi–Iran Rapprochement: An Assessment

The Saudi–Iran rapprochement mediated by China was a significant development in a volatile region buffeted by heightened geopolitical tensions.

September 01, 2024

Saman Ayesha Kidwai

Issue Brief

Nepal’s Political Maze: Navigating the Revolving Coalition Door

The coalition between the two largest parties, Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), is more of a necessity than a choice in Nepal’s unstable politics.

August 30, 2024

Afroz Khan , Sneha M

Issue Brief

Vibrant Village Programme: A Focussed Attempt to Develop Border Areas?

The Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at developing remote villages along India’s northern borders.

August 28, 2024

Pushpita Das

Issue Brief

China’s Informationised Combat Capabilities

China’s establishment of the PLA Information Support Force (ISF) in April 2024 is a move to ensure information dominance and military modernisation.

August 28, 2024

Abhishek Kumar Darbey

IDSA Comments

Bangladesh in Transition: Foreign Investments and Supply Chains

Bangladesh’s ability to sustain FDI and its role in regional supply chains is in focus after the recent domestic political turmoil.

August 27, 2024

Akash Sahu

Issue Brief

Fumio Kishida’s Legacy and Likely Prospects for Japan’s Next PM

Fumio Kishida can justly be regarded as a worthy inheritor of Shinzo Abe’s key policies.

August 23, 2024

Arnab Dasgupta

IDSA Comments

Ukraine’s Strategic Push in Africa

Ukraine's renewed focus on Africa starkly contrasts with Russia's entrenched relationships across the continent.

August 21, 2024

Mohanasakthivel J

IDSA Comments

Saudi Arabia and the Israel–Hamas War

The Israel–Hamas War has posed significant political and security challenges for Saudi Arabia.

August 20, 2024

Prasanta Kumar Pradhan

IDSA Comments

South Korea’s Response to Russia–North Korea ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’

The signing of a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ agreement between Russia and North Korea for mutual defence assistance has raised serious concerns in South Korea.

August 14, 2024

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan

Issue Brief

Bolivia between Military Coup and Democracy

The coup attempt by Zúñiga highlights the fragility of the Bolivian state and democracy due to the impact of a regressive history and political culture.

August 14, 2024

Saurabh Mishra

Issue Brief