The changes proposed in the offset guidelines require a fresh look, both on conceptual and empirical grounds, as the new regime is likely to yield diminishing returns.

• Amit Cowshish |
• August 07, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

The internal and external situation on the first anniversary of the historic revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir appears assuring, even as the need for safeguarding the initial gains calls for sustained efforts.

• Adil Rasheed |
• August 04, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

India has taken a cautious and balanced approach in dealing with Iran. However, the growing US-Iran confrontation continues to cast a shadow on the Chabahar project and overall bilateral ties.

• Meena Singh Roy |
• July 31, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

Japan’s quest for pre-emptive strike capability indicates a major shift in its defence doctrine. It is only a matter of time before Japan takes up such an offensive defence doctrine carrying a high possibility of conflict initiation/escalation with it.

• Atul Pant |
• July 24, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

With the adoption of varied digital means in times of pandemic, the states are likely to witness increased cyberattacks. Absence of an effective response would only mean an open playground for perpetrators.

• Kritika Roy |
• July 14, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

China’s soft diplomacy in West Asia, particularly in times of pandemic, is a way to improve its global image and recast itself as a responsible actor at relatively low cost, rather than a sign of any deeper commitment towards the region.

• Nagapushpa Devendra |
• July 03, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

While the ruling elite including army in Pakistan considers CPEC a boon, many analysts view it as a Chinese game-plan to turn Pakistan into a permanent colony, a rentier-cum-client state.

• Yaqoob-ul-Hassan |
• June 30, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

Russia’s new nuclear strategy is both a tactical and a strategic document. It leaves the door open for adversaries to recalibrate their strategies while giving Russia the scope to manoeuvre the ongoing turbulence in its ties with the US

• Rajorshi Roy |
• June 23, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

Under President Erdo?an, Ankara has become more ambitious and is using every opportunity to intervene in regional politics.

• Md. Muddassir Quamar |
• June 22, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

Finetuning negotiation protocols and limiting the scope of negotiations could result in rapid conclusion of negotiations and contract finalisation.

• Amit Cowshish |
• June 19, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments