Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Abhishek Mishra’s article ‘Dealings at a China-Africa forum that India must track’ has been published in ‘The Hindu’ on 03 September 2024.

The stance of African leaders at the FOCAC meet in Beijing could guide India in developing its own partnership with the continent, says Dr Mishra.

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Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Gulbin Sultana’s article on ‘Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy of the Maldives: Implications for India’ has been published in National Security, Vol. 7 Issue 2 (April-June 2024).

The article argues that India should acknowledge and feel confident about its own strength, and address concerns in the bilateral relations through dialogue and engagement with all the stakeholders in Maldives rather than adopting reactive measures.

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar, IDSA, Dr Ashish Shukla’s article ‘Enduring Political Unrest in Pakistan: Implications for India’ has been published in the April-June 2024 issue of the Peer Reviewed Journal ‘National Security’.

Continued political instability in Pakistan may further strengthen the security establishment’s grip over the political system and give greater space to radical elements, says Dr Shukla.

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Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms Saman Ayesha Kidwai’s article ‘The Baloch attacks and continuing turmoil in Pakistan’ has been published in Hindustan Times on 31 August 2024.

Sunday, August 25 marked the latest escalation in the deadliest phase of the Baloch insurgency when over 70 individuals — members of the security forces and ordinary workers — were systematically targeted in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province and the areas bordering Punjab, says Ms Kidwai.

Research Assistants, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Nazir Ahmad Mir and Mr Muneed Yousuf’s co-authored article ‘In J&K, Kulgam Creates Space For The Left With Its CPI (M) Candidate’, has been published in Outlook on 29 August 2024.

The article argues that the politics of providing governance and raising issues of political, social and economic rights do not necessarily divide religion and the leftist ideology. If anything these issues bring them close, in Kashmir more so given its turbulent nature of politics.

Research Assistants, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Nazir Ahmad Mir and Mr Muneed Yousuf’s co-authored article ‘Three Years of Taliban Rule and Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan’ has been published in International Centre for Peace Studies (ICPS) on 28 August 2024.

Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col Rajneesh Singh’s article ‘Getting Indian Army future-ready: Why lean, mean, modern military is need of hour’ has been published in First Post on 23 August 2024.

Military modernisation and human resource reforms cannot be divorced from each other. The two reforms require deliberate planning, financial resourcing, an implementation strategy extending over decades, and oversight at the highest level.

Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article ‘National Space Day: Touching Lives while Touching the Moon’ has been published in Taaza Khabar News on 23 August 2024.

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy opinion piece ‘Remembering the Dobry Maharaja’ has been published in Hindustan Times on 21 August 2024.

PM Modi, during his State visit to Poland on August 21-22, will pay homage at the Memorial of the Dobry Maharaja, Shri Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja

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Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col DPK Pillay’s article ‘SDGs integrated into development strategy’ has been published in Blitz India on 16 August 2024.

India’s transition from the MDGs to the SDGs reflects a profound commitment to global development and sustainability. The lessons learned from the MDGs have informed India’s approach to the SDGs, emphasizing cross-cutting planning, targeted strategies, and collaborative partnerships, says Col Pillay.