Research Assistant, IDSA, Dr Manabhanjan Meher’s article on Russian Policy in Syria, titled ‘Russia Betrayed the Kurds in Syria’, has been published in Eurasia Review website on May 27, 2018.

The article critically examines how Russia overlooked the fundamental demand of regional autonomy of Kurds in Northern Syria, as well as their sacrifices in struggle against Islamic State and other extremist groups in Syria.

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Senior Fellow, IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article on US move to cancel the North Korea Summit, titled ‘Implications of Donald Trump cancelling North Korea summit with Kim Jong-un’ was published in ‘Daily O’ on May 5, 2018.

The article analyses the US president’s decision and argues that he must understand that at times diplomacy is also about losing a battle to win a war.

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Research Assistant, IDSA, Dr Sampa Kundu's commentary on BIMSTEC, titled ‘BIMSTEC and People-to-People Connectivity’ was published by IPP Review, Singapore, on May 24, 2018.

Enhanced people-to-people contact will create a passage for the bottom-up approach of regionalism which will eventually help the member-states in popularizing the concept of “Brand” BIMSTEC, reads the article.

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Research Fellow, IDSA, Dr Uttam Sinha’s commentary on Kishanganga hydro-project was published in the Hindi newspaper ‘Hindustan’ on May 23, 2018.

The commentary evaluates the volatile India-Pakistan relationship and Pakistan’s attempt to escalate tension using water as an excuse.

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Associate Fellow, IDSA and currently Visiting Professor and Chair (India Studies), Department of Political Science and Public Administration, University of Dar-es-Salaam, Dr Anand Kumar’s article on India-Pakistan ties, titled ‘Is dialogue an option?’ was published in Deccan Herald on May 21, 2018.

The article analysis how India should engage with Pakistan, keeping in mind that the Pakistan Army appears keen to open dialogue process.

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IDSA scholars, Col Vivek Chadha (Retd) Dr Adil Rasheed’s co-authored article on Hurriyat's rejection of non-initiation of offensive operations (NIOO), titled ‘Rejection of ceasefire offer in Kashmir shows the Hurriyat’s anti-Islamic face’, was published in 'Daily O' on May 20, 2018.

The article argues against the Hurriyat's decision to reject Indian government's ceasefire offer on Islamic grounds.

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Senior Fellow, IDSA, Prof P Stobdan’s article on Government’s connectivity projects in Ladakh, titled ‘Modi’s Two Projects in Leh Can be India’s Answer to China’s OBOR’ was published in ‘The Quint’ on May 19, 2018.

Prof Stobdan argues that connectivity to Ladakh could offer a bigger strategic perspective and a historic opportunity for India to physically connect with China, Eurasia, Europe and beyond, which could be the kernel not only for broader change, but also beneficial to India’s strategic outreach to the north.

Research Fellow, IDSA, Col Vivek Chadha’s article on Kasmir’s Ramzan ceasefire, titled ‘Why everyone must support Modi government's Ramzan ceasefire in Kashmir’ was published in ‘Daily O’ on May 17, 2018.

Describing the decision as a tough call for the government, given the volatile situation in Kashmir, Col Chadha highlights several positives that can be derived from this initiative, in the article.

Research Fellow, IDSA, Dr PV Ramana’s chapter on Maoism, titled ‘Negotiating with Maoists’, was published in K Ramakrishna Rao and B Sambasiva Prasad, eds., ‘Phenomenology of Violence’, DK Printworld – GITAM (Deemed to be University), New Delhi-Visakhapatnam, 2018.

Associate Fellow, IDSA, Dr Md Muddassir Quamar’s research paper titled ‘Indo-Saudi Relations: Emerging Strategic Dimensions’ was published by King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Dr Quamar describes India and Saudi Arabia as two ascending powers, both being G-20 economies and important players in respective regions of South Asia and Middle East, in his paper. He suggests that the Indo-Saudi relations are poised to gain a strategic dimension, based on common concerns and interests in security and defense cooperation and business investments.