The inclusion of the Belt and Road Initiative in the Charter of the Communist Party of China indicates that it is not merely an economic policy but rather a ‘political project’.

• Jagannath P. Panda |
• November 07, 2017 |
• IDSA Comments

On October 12, 2017, Fatah and Hamas, the two dominant factions in Palestinian politics, signed a reconciliation agreement in Cairo to end their decade-long conflict.

• Md. Muddassir Quamar |
• November 03, 2017 |
• IDSA Comments

Trump’s new policy statement on Iran has enveloped the UNSC-approved Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in a shroud of uncertainty that could lead to further instability in conflict-ridden West Asia.

• S. Samuel C. Rajiv |
• October 24, 2017 |
• IDSA Comments

The various connectivity projects put forward by India show its involvement as an investor in capacity-building efforts in the recipient countries across sectors of their particular needs and choices, not as an overarching and imposing economic power.

• Sreemati Ganguli |
• October 23, 2017 |
• IDSA Comments

Besides military targets, a number of strategic civilian targets, like urban data and communication centres, stock exchanges, factories and other centres of gravity could also be attacked by e-bombs.

• Atul Pant |
• October 13, 2017 |
• IDSA Comments

While the crisis has been defused for the time being, the probability of a future flare up cannot be ruled out. A holistic strategic review ought to be carried out over a wide spectrum and in a multi-dimensional manner with specific timelines.

• G.G. Dwivedi |
• October 06, 2017 |
• IDSA Comments

Sector-specific micro parameters that have a bearing on the ease of doing business need to be identified and quantified.

• Amit Cowshish |
• October 05, 2017 |
• IDSA Comments

With the Bangladesh general elections not far away in 2018, and the unlikely scenario of the Rohingya problem being fully resolved in the next few months, the issue is likely to deeply influence the posture of the various political parties.

• Gautam Sen |
• October 03, 2017 |
• IDSA Comments

MoD can leapfrog many of the 11 stages in the procurement programme by taking the measures outlined to fulfil the urgent requirements of the Air Force.

• Amit Cowshish |
• September 26, 2017 |
• IDSA Comments

The nostalgia among a section of the AKP to recreate the Ottoman past through economic and geopolitical integration has been the driving force behind Turkey’s recent assertive postures in regional matters including the Qatar crisis.

• Md. Muddassir Quamar |
• September 26, 2017 |
• IDSA Comments