IDSA Comments

Empowering Indigenous Defence Innovation: The ADITI Scheme and DefConnect 2024

The launch of the ADITI Scheme reflects the government’s commitment to promote innovations in defence technologies by Indian start-ups for the armed forces.

Shayesta Nishat Ahmed
April 03, 2024 |
IDSA Comments

Far-Right Extremism in Europe: From Margins to Mainstream

Far-right extremism is spreading in the European body politic at a rapid pace.

Julia Jose
April 02, 2024 |
IDSA Comments

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.

Sneha M
March 28, 2024 |
IDSA Comments

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.

Rajeesh Kumar
March 28, 2024 |
IDSA Comments

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.

Aditi Dhaundiyal
March 12, 2024 |
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.

Jason Wahlang
March 11, 2024 |
IDSA Comments

Neo-Nazi Music Concerts: Incubators of Far-Right Extremism

Neo-Nazi music concerts have become a fertile ground for the mobilisation and financing of far-right extremists.

Saman Ayesha Kidwai
February 28, 2024 |
IDSA Comments

Turkiye Leverages Sweden’s NATO Accession Bid

Turkiye effectively leveraged its NATO membership to secure benefits aligned with its defence, counter-terrorism and foreign policy priorities, vis-à-vis Sweden’s accession bid.