IDSA Comments

TTP’s Political Violence and Jihad

The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claims that the Pakistani state does not practice true Islam and therefore it can wage a legitimate Jihad against it.

Nazir Ahmad Mir
February 14, 2023 |
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Canada, South Korea and the Indo-Pacific

Canada and the Republic of Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategies signal a major transformation in their respective foreign policy outlook.

R. Vignesh
February 08, 2023 |
IDSA Comments

Winners and Losers in the Russia–Ukraine Cyberwar

The Russia–Ukraine cyberwar has upended a number of existing preconceptions about cyber conflict in an active war.

Cherian Samuel
February 03, 2023 |
IDSA Comments

Egyptian President Visit to India Strengthens Partnership

India and Egypt elevated bilateral ties to that of a Strategic Partnership during the visit of President Abdel Fateh Al Sisi.

Ruchita Beri
February 02, 2023 |
IDSA Comments

Re-Energising Science Diplomacy in South Asia

Science diplomacy can be used effectively to address critical challenges facing the South Asian region.

Opangmeren Jamir
January 31, 2023 |
IDSA Comments

The Race for the Indian Naval Fighter Contract

Dassault and Boeing have been aggressively pitching their excellent products to fulfil India’s naval fighter aircraft requirements.

S. Samuel C. Rajiv
January 04, 2023 |
IDSA Comments

SCO-RATS: Finding Common Ground against Terrorism

The efficacy of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure will depend on the member-states’ ability to focus on countering terrorism concerns while managing their divergent regional interests.

Nikhil Guvvadi
December 29, 2022 |
IDSA Comments

Safety Systems of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plants Complex

Complete demilitarisation is essential to assure the full safety of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant complex, despite the significant safety design features of the facility.

Aasi Ansari
December 29, 2022 |
IDSA Comments

European Sky Shield Initiative: Reinforcing Europe’s Air Defences

The European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) seeks to develop a common air and missile defence system to defend NATO and European airspace.

Swasti Rao
December 28, 2022 |
IDSA Comments

Political Change in Malaysia: A Harbinger of Hope?

Anwar Ibrahim’s ascent to power could prove advantageous for dealing with Malaysia’s fractious domestic dynamics as well as for furthering the country’s foreign policy goals.

Mohammed Shoaib Raza
December 27, 2022 |
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