IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

France’s Pivot towards Anglophone Africa after Sahelian Exit

France is attempting to cultivate closer ties with Anglophone African nations, where its historical baggage of colonialism is less pronounced.

Abhishek Mishra |
January 13, 2025 |
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The Future of the Bangladesh Nuclear Programme

The corruption allegations relating to the nuclear power plants being constructed with Russian assistance could significantly impact the pace of development.

Rajiv Nayan |
January 09, 2025 |
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Japan’s Diplomacy in 2024: An Assessment

In 2025, Japan will have to navigate adroitly the incoming Trump administration’s policy positions while attempting to stabilise ties with China, while dealing with a Tokyo–Seoul relationship effectively reset to zero.

Arnab Dasgupta |
January 06, 2025 |
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India–Japan Agreement on UNICORN Masts: A Key Milestone in Defence Cooperation

The November 2024 India–Japan UNICORN masts deal for fitment on-board Indian Navy ships ushers in a new era of bilateral defence cooperation.

Kaveri Jain |
January 06, 2025 |
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Drone Production in South and North Korea

The interest in the production and export of drones from both South and North Korea in the wake of the Russia–Ukraine war may increase tensions on the Korean Peninsula, going forward.

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan |
January 03, 2025 |
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United States Sanctions on Pakistan

The imposition of sanctions on entities involved in clandestinely procuring strategic technologies highlight that the widely proclaimed dismantlement of the proliferation network involving Pakistan and China was either overstated or an oversight.

Rajiv Nayan |
January 02, 2025 |
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The Islamic State and Europe

European countries have put in place enhanced security policies to deal with the threat posed by the Islamic State sympathisers.

Jason Wahlang |
December 30, 2024 |
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From Discord to Dialogue: The Ethiopia–Somalia Peace Agreement

The Ankara Declaration marks a significant step in Ethiopia's push for Red Sea access, fostering cooperation with Somalia while easing regional tensions.