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Quad-at-Sea Observer Mission: Exploring the Prospects of Coast Guard Collaboration

Quad-at-Sea Observer Mission envisages the deployment of coast guard assets to strengthen the collective maritime policing capabilities of the Quad nations.

R. Vignesh , Abhay Kumar Singh
November 14, 2024 |
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History and Geopolitics in South Korea–Japan Relations: The Sado Mine Issue

The South Korean support to the designation of the Sado mine as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2024 is reflective of the recent conciliatory approach of South Korea towards Japan with regards to the colonial history.

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan
November 05, 2024 |
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ISIS: An Enduring Threat

Despite its physical Caliphate’s defeat in March 2019, ISIS remains an enduring security threat globally.

Saman Ayesha Kidwai
October 30, 2024 |
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Russia-Ukraine War: South and North Korea’s Weapons Exports

The Russia-Ukraine War since 2022 has helped both South and North Korea’s weapons exports.

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan
October 28, 2024 |
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Quantum Navigation for Military Applications

To ensure strategic and economic security, India must foster a robust quantum ecosystem.

Vikram Ravindran
October 23, 2024 |
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Bodo, Karbi and Dimasa Peace Agreements in Assam: An Analysis

The Assam peace agreements have not conclusively resolved the demands for a separate state—the root cause of the insurgencies.

Pushpita Das
October 23, 2024 |
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Türkiye–China Trade Dynamics and Automotive Sector Tariffs

Türkiye will have to balance protectionist measures with commitments to international trade agreements and desire for foreign investments.

Abhishek Yadav
October 23, 2024 |
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2024 Presidential Election in Sri Lanka: An Analysis

President Anura Dissanayake’s most significant challenge will relate to ensuring Sri Lanka’s economic recovery.

Gulbin Sultana
October 14, 2024 |
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The ‘X’ Episode in Brazil: Between Sovereignty and Freedom of Speech

The recent ‘X’ episode with the Brazilian Supreme Court has renewed the debate over sovereignty of nation-states and freedom of speech in the international domain.

Saurabh Mishra
October 11, 2024 |
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The UK’s Arms Export Restrictions on Israel in Perspective

The UK government’s decision to restrict certain arms exports to the UK highlights the supply chain dynamics that permeate the international arms market as well as the external sources of defence components/equipment of Israel, itself a major arms exporter.

S. Samuel C. Rajiv
October 11, 2024 |
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