Issue Brief - MP-IDSA

Bhutan Election Paves Way for Political Transition

Prime Minister Tsering Tobgay’s government has to deal with Bhutan’s significant economic, social and diplomatic challenges.

Smruti S. Pattanaik |
February 27, 2024 |
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First Person View (FPV) Drones: When Quantity Equals Quality

First Person View (FPV) drones, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), are the next evolution in warfare as they offer a cheaper and scalable alternative to precision weapons.

Akshat Upadhyay |
February 27, 2024 |
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Antarctica: The Icy Continent and Indian Engagements

India’s continuous and growing presence in Antarctica is in accordance with its commitment to science and protection of fragile Antarctic ecosystems.

Manoranjan Srivastava |
February 23, 2024 |
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Pakistan Elections 2024: ‘Same Politics’ and Some New Trends

The fragmented mandate will further exacerbate Pakistan’s many political, economic and security challenges.

Nazir Ahmad Mir , Smruti S. Pattanaik |
February 23, 2024 Facebook Twitter |
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Bhutan’s 2024 National Elections: New Dawn with an Old Guard

Bhutan's National Assembly elections reflect a commitment to democracy amid economic challenges.

Sneha M |
February 21, 2024 |
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India–Japan Strategic Partnership and the Indo-Pacific

India–Japan strategic partnership has gained momentum due to the alignment of their geo-economic and geo-strategic interests.

Girisanker S.B. |
February 21, 2024 |
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“Partners in Progress”: The Transformation of the India–UAE Relationship

Convergences of interests and a mutually beneficial partnership have significantly reshaped the India–UAE relationship.

Prasanta Kumar Pradhan |
February 20, 2024 |
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The Indian Navy and Maritime Security in the Red Sea

The Indian Navy has played a vital role in securing maritime trade routes in the Red Sea.

Shayesta Nishat Ahmed |
February 19, 2024 |
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Defence Budget 2024-25: Trend Analysis

The budget estimates for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for 2024-25 are Rs 621,540.85 crore, constituting 13.04 percent of the total Union Budget and 4.7 per cent higher than BE 2023-24.

S. Samuel C. Rajiv , Abhay Kumar Singh |
February 16, 2024 |
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The Balticconnector Incident: Hybrid Attacks and Critical Infrastructure Protection

The pressure on north Europe to bolster capabilities to protect its critical infrastructure in the light of the Balticconnector incident is high.

Swasti Rao |
February 16, 2024 |
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