Adil Rasheed

nfluence Operations refers to the use of non-military means of Ipsychological, informational and political influence and subversion to undermine the security and governance of a targeted country. Revolutionised by 21st century Information Communication Technology (ICT), Influence Operations (or simply IOs) have today developed into a highly insidious, cost-effective and often non-attributable forms of hybrid warfare.

• Adil Rasheed |
• 2024 |
• Monograph

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

• Adil Rasheed |
• February 02, 2024 |
• Issue Brief

• Adil Rasheed |
• 2023 |
• Book

Ghazwatul Hind appears to be a speculative eschatological red herring, meant to beguile and mislead young minds by violent extremist and terrorist groups.

• Adil Rasheed |
• August 18, 2023 |
• Issue Brief

Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Adil Rasheed’s research paper, co-authored with Ms Ayesha Saman Kidwai, titled ‘Motivations of Suicide Bombers: An Exploratory Study’ has been published in the Journal of Peace Studies (January-June 2023 edition).

This paper explores the history of suicide attacks, the social and psychological dimensions of the menace as well as various political, social, and psychological theories proposed by counterterrorism experts to thwart instances of suicide terrorism.

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Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Adil Rasheed’s Commentary ‘China’s Challenge to the US in West Asia’ has been published by Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) on 18 July 2023.

India should not be too concerned about China’s seeming emergence as a major extra-regional player in West Asia as such a move comes with its own set of unforeseen hazards. India should rather continue with its de-hyphenated diplomatic approach and make contingency plans for securing its vital interests and for evacuating its expat population in case of an Israel-Iran war, which remains a simmering prospect, says Dr Rasheed.

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Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Adil Rasheed’s chapter ‘Decodifying Taliban and ISKP in Afghanistan’ has featured in the recently published USI Strategic Year Book 2023.

The book highlights how Deobandi Taliban's doctrinal differences with Salafi-jihadist ISIS have a bearing on the two organization's respective strategic objectives and designs, decision-making, mode of warfare, tactical choices and even desired end-state.

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China and Iran claim to be building a new security architecture for West Asia on the pretext of keeping out the “unjustified” presence of “foreign forces”.

• Adil Rasheed |
• June 15, 2023 |
• IDSA Comments

The persistence of conceptual confusion regarding terms associated with terrorism impedes the legitimacy and effectiveness of counter-terrorism campaigns.

• Adil Rasheed |
• May 02, 2023 |
• Issue Brief

The Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP) has claimed responsibility for last year’s botched Coimbatore and Mangalore blasts in an attempt to show its expanding influence, which raises serious concerns for Indian security agencies.

• Adil Rasheed, Poorna Ghosh |
• April 05, 2023 |
• IDSA Comments