Research Fellow, MP-IDSA Dr. Uttam Sinha's chapter 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Climate Change' has been published in the volume Aatmannirbhar Bharat: A Vibrant and Strong India by S. Gurumurthy and Arvind Gupta (Aryan Publishers, New Delhi), with a message by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Senior Research Associate, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Udai Bhanu Singh’s chapter ‘India and the Indo-Pacific’ has been published in the book ‘Maritime Issues and Regional Order in the Indo-Pacific’ edited by Leszek Buszynski and Do Thanh Hai (Palgrave Macmillan, 2021).

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Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col. D.P.K. Pillay’s article ‘Thimayya of India: A Man for All Seasons’ has been published in ‘Arbit Today’ of Hindi Daily ‘Rashtradoot’ on September 01, 2021.

One of the most loved generals of the Indian Army, General Thimayya is not only an Indian military hero, he is also a hero of the Korean War, says Col. Pillay.

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Mr Akash Sahu’s article ‘India and Vietnam: Contemplating Ways to a Stronger Relationship’ was published in South Asia Journal on August 31, 2021.

Greater and more transparent dialogue between the two governments can help identify provocative stances for careful consideration, and boost qualitative collaboration for mutual benefit, says Mr Sahu.

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Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy’s Commentary ‘Regional Fallout of US Withdrawal From Afghanistan’ has been broadcast by the External Services Division of All India Radio (AIR) on August 31, 2021.

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Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms. Shruti Pandalai's Oped, ‘A year after deadly Galwan Valley clashes, India and China are struggling to rebuild mutual trust’, featured in the South China Morning Post on August 25, 2021.

The piece argues that enduring perceptions of rivalry have taken root in India China relations a year after Galwan. Competing strategic narratives and lack of real dialogue do little to improve mutual trust.

An opinion piece by Dr. Uttam Sinha, Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, titled ‘Devise a new water governance plan to deal with the future of the Indus basin’ has been published in ‘The Hindustan Times’, on August 25, 2021.

The Permanent Indus Commission that meets every year to settle differences over IWT is an excellent mechanism to raise concerns over water efficiency, ecological integrity and sustainability in the backdrop of the climate crisis. A new water governance framework will be required to deal with the uncertain future of the Indus basin, says Dr. Sinha.

Associate Fellow, MP-IDSA, Dr. M.S. Prathibha’s commentary ‘India-Vietnam Naval Exercises: Portraying a Vital Partnership" was published by All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external service division of AIR, on August 24, 2021.

Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col. Vivek Chadha’s book ‘CDS and Beyond Integration of the Indian Armed Forces’ has been published by KW Publishers.

The book undertakes a focussed assessment of the changes that commenced with the appointment of CDS. This includes the role and inter-se co-relation between major stake holders and defence departments.

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Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Uttam Sinha's co-edited volume 'Modi 2.0: A Resolve To Secure India' has been published by Pentagon Press.

The Volume, edited by Ranjit Pachnanda, Bibek Debroy, Anirban Ganguly and Uttam Sinha has 17 chapters that analyse the NDA government's approach to security.

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