IDSA Comments

Synergising International Cooperation and National Strategies to Combat Ransomware

There is a need to formulate a national strategy to tackle ransomware threat as this cybercrime affects governments, businesses and individuals.

Cherian Samuel
October 20, 2023
IDSA Comments

Tanzania: A Key Partner for India in the Western Indian Ocean Region

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s visit to India from 8 to 10 October 2023 has injected fresh impetus into India–Tanzania bilateral ties.

ECCAS Mediation in Gabon and Role of External Powers

Russian influence in the Central African Republic (CAR) raises questions on the Economic Community of Central African States’ mediation efforts in Gabon, led by the President of CAR.

Avit A. Chami
September 29, 2023
IDSA Comments

Prachanda’s Visit to China: Opportunities and Challenges

Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s visit to China on 22 September 2023 assumes significance, given the growing engagement of China in many sectors of Nepalese economy in the last few years.

Saurav Raj Pant
September 20, 2023
IDSA Comments

Ladakh’s Vulnerability to Flash Floods: Adaptation and Mitigation Measures

Ladakh's ecological balance has been disrupted due to climate change, altering weather patterns and water flow, which are leading to frequent perilous floods.

Ravinder Singh
September 18, 2023
IDSA Comments

The United States and UNESCO: A Contentious History

It remains to be seen if the UNESCO will become another platform for US–China contentions or realise the lofty goals as enshrined in its constitution.

Opangmeren Jamir
September 15, 2023
IDSA Comments

Nuclear Issues and the G-20 Leaders’ Declaration

The G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration asserts that the ‘use or threat of use of nuclear weapons is inadmissible’.

Rajiv Nayan
September 15, 2023
IDSA Comments

The 18th East Asia Summit: Priorities of a Region in Flux

The East Asia Summit remains critical to advancing closer regional cooperation, at a time of a rapid geo-political and geo-economic changes.

Temjenmeren Ao
September 14, 2023
IDSA Comments

India–US Jet Engine Deal: A Major Milestone

Prime Minister Modi and President Biden recommitted to expeditiously work towards supporting the fulfilment of the GE-HAL jet engine deal, at the meeting ahead of the New Delhi G20 Summit.

Arvind Khare
September 11, 2023
IDSA Comments

The China–Africa Peace and Security Forum: Practical Outcomes or Same Old Rhetoric?

China’s security engagement in Africa has grown to encompass aspects relating to police and law enforcement cooperation, conflict mediation, and professional military education.