Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Md. Muddassir Quamar’s Commentary ‘India-Bahrain Ties Set to Strengthen’ has been published by the All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an External Services Division of AIR, on November 28, 2020.

The Commentary analyses India-Bahrain relations in the light of the recent visit of the External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar to the island nation.

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Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp. Capt. Ajey Lele’s article ‘Behind China's Space Ambitions, A Battle For Tech Supremacy’ has been published in Strategic News Global.

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Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Gulbin Sultana’s article ‘India, Sri Lanka and Maldives to discuss security concerns; Maritime Cooperation also on agenda’ has been published in the Financial Express on November 27, 2020.

Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Jagannath Panda's article ‘Suga's Strategic Choices in 2021’ has been published by the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies.

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Zainab Akhter’s article ‘Pakistan Towards A Political Stalemate’ as been published by the All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR, on November 24, 2020.

Pakistan is moving towards a political impasse. Corona cases in the country are also increasing. It remains to be seen how the military establishment reacts to break the stalemate. Would the Pak army break its vow not to interfere in the country’s politics? This possibility cannot be ruled out!, writes Dr. Akhter.

Research Fellow, MP-IDSA, Dr. Jagannath Panda's article ‘Australia-Japan pact heightens China’s ‘regional NATO’ fear’ has been published in the Asia Times on November 23, 2020.

Research Analyst, Dr. Gulbin Sultana’s article ‘Foreign Secretary’s Visit Bolsters India-Maldives Ties’ has been published by All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR, on November 12, 2020.

The future of India-Maldives relations looks positive, as both governments are committed to strengthen the bilateral ties. The continued engagement between the two countries at the highest level is desirable for the smooth implementation of the agreed projects, writes Dr. Sultana.

Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Jagannath Panda's Special Featured Article ‘The Trans-Himalayan 'Quad', Beijing's Territorialism, and India’ has been published by China Brief in Jamestown Foundation, USA, on November 12, 2020. 

Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Jagannath Panda's article ‘Tokyo's Search for Security Through Aegis-equipped Warships’ has been published in Japan Forward on November 10, 2020.

The article argues that the decision to order the two Aegis-equipped warships and more importantly to increase the defense budget is derived from Tokyo’s security outlook towards the region.

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Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp. Capt. Ajey Lele’s article ‘How ISRO handled the pandemic’ has been published in ‘The Space Review’ on November 09, 2020.

Over the years, ISRO has clearly identified its tasks for social, scientific, strategic, and commercial sectors. The ongoing pandemic could force a reassessment of some of their priorities, but this pause in launches is simply unaffordable. There could be challenges, of course, but still the show must go on, writes Gp. Capt. Lele.