The tenure of Ebrahim Raisi as Iran's President is not likely to be a smooth sail, considering the immense challenges that lie ahead on both domestic and foreign policy fronts.

• Prabhat Jawla |
• June 25, 2021 |
• IDSA Comments

The recent protests in Oman over economic slowdown due to the coronavirus pandemic pose a major economic and political challenge for Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said, the new ruler of Oman.

• Lakshmi Priya |
• June 25, 2021 |
• IDSA Comments

While Ankara can take respite in President Biden’s decision to continue discussions on contentious issues, it would have to invest more diplomatic capital to overcome the challenges facing its relations with the US.

• Md. Muddassir Quamar |
• June 21, 2021 |
• IDSA Comments

The public faith in the constitution and political system in Nepal has eroded drastically in last one year. However, for now, all eyes are set on whether the Supreme Court would validate the President’s May 22 action.

• Nihar R. Nayak |
• June 17, 2021 |
• IDSA Comments

Even as nuclear safety protocols and processes have been strengthened since the 1986 disaster, learning from Chernobyl should be a continuing, ongoing process.

• Anushka Saxena |
• June 10, 2021 |
• IDSA Comments

The armed forces ethos and sacrificial ideology needs to be earnestly adopted by all our citizens in their individual capacities to help in faster national pandemic recovery.

• Rajiv Bhalla |
• June 07, 2021 |
• IDSA Comments

The IT Rules 2021 seek to address cyber security concerns of the citizens without infringing on their privacy and personal liberties, while maintaining digital sovereignty at the same time.

• Debopama Bhattacharya |
• June 04, 2021 |
• IDSA Comments

The expected victory of a hardline, conservative candidate in the forthcoming Iranian presidential elections could become a hindrance to fulfilling the country’s economic agenda and lead to greater domestic instability.

• Nagapushpa Devendra |
• June 03, 2021 |
• IDSA Comments

Imran Khan’s overemphasis on further mainstreaming the religious education might result in increased conflict between his government and the opposition and also the civil society in Pakistan.

• Zainab Akhter |
• June 01, 2021 |
• IDSA Comments

The political deadlock in Israel is set to continue, with Netanyahu failing to garner adequate support and Yair Lapid facing the deadline of June 2, 2021 to cobble together the necessary support to form a coalition government.

• Jatin Kumar |
• May 28, 2021 |
• IDSA Comments