US-Iran Hostilities in Times of Pandemic The uncertainty brought about by the pandemic would at best have a limited and short-term impact on the US-Iran hostilities. For the time being, the chances of escalation may be limited but the rivalry is here to stay. Prabhat Jawla | May 22, 2020 | IDSA Comments
Hara-kiri Multilateralism: United Nations Response to COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed vulnerabilities of the international system, particularly those of multilateral institutions. When the much spoken borderless threat became a reality, the multilateral institutions were found not only unprepared but acting in a self-destructive mode. Rajeesh Kumar | May 21, 2020 | IDSA Comments
Defence Sector Reforms: A Long Haul Although the new measures announced to fast-track the defence sector are significant, they do not add up to a comprehensive and overarching reforms package. Amit Cowshish | May 20, 2020 | IDSA Comments
Petersberg Climate Dialogue and Post COVID-19 Green Recovery An informed scenario would be to release the weight of unsustainable debts, allowing the developing countries to focus on domestic sustainable development aimed at achieving climate neutrality, instead of developed countries’ over-emphasis on fossil fuel in their economic recovery packages. Anwesha Mohanty | May 19, 2020 | IDSA Comments
Draft DPP-2020: Standard Contract Document Inclusion of new clauses in the draft DPP-2020 and changes made in some of the existing ones are intended to make the SCD more comprehensive. However, there is a scope for bringing about textual clarity in the new as well as some of the existing clauses of the SCD, especially those which have been modified. Amit Cowshish , Laxman Kumar Behera | May 14, 2020 | Policy Brief
India and GCC Countries Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Driven by the Covid-19 pandemic, the economic challenges for India emanating from the Gulf region are highly imminent and discernible. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan | May 13, 2020 | IDSA Comments
Virus As Bio-Weapon: Contested Origins of Novel Coronavirus It might be difficult to prove any weaponisation intent or man-made origins to the SARS-CoV-2. Yet, the mass deaths and disruption caused by the virus forebodes imminent exploitation of biological agents for political ends. A. Vinod Kumar | May 12, 2020 | IDSA Comments
RMB Goes Digital: Economic Imperatives or Ambitions? Riding the technology wave, China eyes global dominance of RMB as a reserve currency and a favourable international monetary environment for its economic development. Munish Sharma | May 12, 2020 | IDSA Comments
Draft DPP 2020: Post-Contract Management Redrafting the chapter on post-contract management, expatiating the concept of contract operating officers and clearly defining their role and responsibilities vis-à-vis the other agencies, could go a long way in serving its purpose. Amit Cowshish | May 08, 2020 | IDSA Comments
Climate Change and State Responses The spectre of climate change and increased global warming has spurred more action in recent years. However, with the global economic outlook not likely to pick up any time soon, the temptation to opt for cheaper but dirtier fuels could further complicate the climate change negotiations. Shebonti Ray Dadwal , Nihar R. Nayak | May 06, 2020 | Issue Brief
