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MP-IDSA organised the 3rd Track Two Dialogue with Sichuan University on 23 March 2023. Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA and Chair of Think-20 (India's G20 Presidency) Amb Sujan R. Chinoy delivered the Welcome Address. Hon’ble Dai Bingguo, former Special Representative on India-China border and former Foreign Secretary, Amb Shyam Saran delivered the Keynote Address.
Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA and Chair of Think-20 (India's G20 Presidency) Amb Sujan R. Chinoy delivered a lecture on ‘Geopolitics and International relations in General’ at Junior Command Course, Border Security Force Academy, Tekanpur, followed by a lively Q&A session, on 23 March 2023.
Round Table Conference with Naval Armament Service on ‘The Role of Naval Armament Service in National Security’ Organised
MP-IDSA organized a Round Table Conference with Naval Armament Service on ‘The Role of Naval Armament Service in National Security’ on 22 March 2023. Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA and Chair of Think-20 (India's G20 Presidency) Amb Sujan R. Chinoy delivered the Opening Remarks. Shri KSC Iyer DGONA & team provided valuable inputs.
Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA and Chair of Think-20 (India's G20 Presidency) Amb Sujan R. Chinoy delivered the Keynote Address at the T20 India 2023 side event, jointly organised by SEWA Bharat, Asian Development Bank Institute, United Nations in India, and RIS on ‘Women as Active Participants and Propellers of Economic Growth’ at UN House, New Delhi on 22 March 2023.
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The Corporatisation of Ukraine War: A Case of Unfolding Asymmetry in Military Power
By Lt Gen Harinder Singh, Retd
The power of crowdsourcing budgetary support, technology, training, and logistic wherewithal, while at war, has emerged as an important lesson in the Ukraine war.
https://www.idsa.in/idsacomments/the-corporatisation-of-ukraine-war-hsingh-220323
Even as Vietnam has Southeast Asia's largest installed solar and wind power capacity, coal will continue to be the country’s primary source of energy till 2030.Comment
Clean Energy Transitions in Vietnam: Opportunities and Challenges
By Mr Shubham Rai
Even as Vietnam has Southeast Asia's largest installed solar and wind power capacity, coal will continue to be the country’s primary source of energy till 2030.
https://www.idsa.in/idsacomments/Clean-Energy-Transitions-in-Vietnam-SRai-210323
As part of India’s Chairmanship of SCO, Manohar Parrikar IDSA organised the 1st SCO Defence Think Tanks Seminar on ‘SCO Armed Forces Contribution in Military Medicine, healthcare and pandemics’ on 21 March 2023. The SCO members and observer states participated in the Seminar.
Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA and Chair of Think-20 (India's G20 Presidency) Amb Sujan R. Chinoy delivered a lecture on India-China Relations to the 70th Professional Course For Foreign Diplomats, organised by the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service, on 20 March 2023.
Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Capt (IN) Anurag Bisen’s article 'Melt This Arctic Cold War' was published by ‘The Economic Times’ on 18 March 2023.
One of the unintended consequences of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has been cessation of scientific exchange between Russia and other countries pertaining to the Arctic region. Initiated by seven of the eight members of the Arctic Council, and followed by several other countries and multilateral organisations, the blackout has been costly, says Capt Bisen.
Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Capt (IN) Anurag Bisen’s article 'Melt This Arctic Cold War' was published by ‘The Economic Times’ on 18 March 2023. One of the unintended consequences of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has been cessation of scientific exchange between Russia and other c...
Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Capt (IN) Anurag Bisen participated in the 2nd Alumni Programme of the Yeosu Academy of the Law of the Sea, 2023, organised online by the Korea Maritime Institute, between 14 to 16 March 2023.
The program included participation from over 15 countries. Capt Bisen was a discussant for a Session on ‘Issues on Marine Living and Non-living Resources’ on 15 March.
Assistant Director, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col Rajeev Agarwal’s article ‘How Saudi-Iran rapprochement is a win-win situation for India’ has been published in ‘First Post’ on 18 March 2023.
The Saudi-Iran peace deal opens up many trade and business opportunities for India. Prominence to 'non-dollar trade' and crude oil imports from Iran, can be among them, says Col Agarwal.
Assistant Director, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col Rajeev Agarwal’s article ‘How Saudi-Iran rapprochement is a win-win situation for India’ has been published in ‘First Post’ on 18 March 2023. The Saudi-Iran peace deal opens up many trade and business opportunities for India. Prominence to 'no...
Scroll.com published Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Md Muddassir Quamar’s interview on India-Gulf relations, on 19 March 2023.
https://www.idsa.in/idsanews/interview-why-the-pakistan-factor-no-longer-impedes-india-mmquamar
Scroll.com published Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Md Muddassir Quamar’s interview on India-Gulf relations, on 19 March 2023. Read More [+]
Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA and Chair of Think-20 (India's G20 Presidency) Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s article ‘The US is clear that Arunachal Pradesh is a part of India. Why doesn’t it take a stand on Aksai Chin?’ has been published in ‘The Indian Express’ on 18 March 2023.
Its ambiguous stand on the boundary dispute in Ladakh limits the possibility of ground-level cooperation between India and the US in the western sector, unlike the wider possibilities for naval collaboration in the Indo-Pacific, writes Amb Chinoy.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-us-is-clear-that-arunachal-pradesh-is-a-part-of-india-why-doesnt-it-take-a-stand-on-aksai-chin-8503974/
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Md Muddassir Quamar was quoted in the Asianet report on the China-Iran-Saudi Arabia trilateral statement on restoration of diplomatic ties between Riyadh and Tehran, underlining the geopolitical and geostrategic significance of the move for the region and India, on 15 March 2023.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Md Muddassir Quamar was quoted in the Asianet report on the China-Iran-Saudi Arabia trilateral statement on restoration of diplomatic ties between Riyadh and Tehran, underlining the geopolitical and geostrategic significance of the move for the region and Ind...
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A Need for an Autonomous Agency for Overseas Development Assistance
By Col (Dr) DPK Pillay
There is a need for India to establish an autonomous agency to execute overseas development assistance programmes.
https://www.idsa.in/idsacomments/a-need-for-an-autonomous-agency-dpkpillya-150323
Strategic Digest, Vol. 5 | No. 6 | 16 March 2023
Strategic Digest is a regular compilation of brief and crisp analyses of important developments impinging on India’s foreign and security policies in the immediate and extended neighbourhood.
https://www.idsa.in/strategicdigest
MP-IDSA delegation, led by Deputy Director General, Maj Gen (Dr) Bipin Bakshi and scholars, Dr Pushpita Das and Col DPK Pillay briefed Special Secretary Internal Security, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), on the studies done for MHA, on 16 March 2023. Col Pillay also briefed on his research on radicalisation.
Welcome Address by Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA and Chair of Think-20 (India's G20 Presidency) Amb Sujan R. Chinoy; Keynote Address by Lt Gen Daljit Singh DG AFMS; Presentations: SCO delegates (participation by invitation only)
As part of India’s SCO Chairmanship, Manohar Parrikar IDSA will organise the first on Armed Forces Contribution in & on 21 March 2023.
Assistant Director, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col Rajeev Agarwal’s article ‘G20 Foreign Minister’s Meet may have stalemated, but Brand India Marches on;’ has been published in Hindustan Times on 15 March 2023.
At many global events, it has now become a regular feature for world leaders to reach out to India’s PM for a handshake or a greeting, a far cry from the past when India was not even invited at the ‘high table’…..India has thus well and truly arrived on the world stage and brand ‘India’ is well set to grow larger, stronger and popular in the coming years, says Col Agarwal.
Assistant Director, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col Rajeev Agarwal’s article ‘G20 Foreign Minister’s Meet may have stalemated, but Brand India Marches on;’ has been published in Hindustan Times on 15 March 2023. At many global events, it has now become a regular feature for world leaders to reach...
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Md Muddassir Quamar was interviewed for Gulf Intelligence ‘Half-Time Talk’ on the recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East and volatility in the international oil market. The Interview was aired on 15 March 2023.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Md Muddassir Quamar was interviewed for Gulf Intelligence ‘Half-Time Talk’ on the recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East and volatility in the international oil market. The Interview was aired on 15 March 2023.
Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Commodore Abhay Kumar Singh’s article ‘The Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting- Key Takeaways’ has been published in Chanakya Forum on 14 march 2023.
While it is a fact that the Quad is not a military alliance, it needs to be kept in mind that it is a strategic dialogue which aims to deter challenges to rule-based order and potential military misadventures in the Indo-Pacific region through collective efforts for power aggregation. During this period of great strategic uncertainty, the Quad needs to step up its agenda to discuss coping strategies and enhance collective preparedness through military cooperation, says Cmde Singh.
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Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Commodore Abhay Kumar Singh’s article ‘The Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting- Key Takeaways’ has been published in Chanakya Forum on 14 march 2023.
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The Saudi–Iran Rapprochement
By Dr Prasanta Kumar Pradhan
The Chinese-mediated rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran puts a check on the widening gap between the two regional powers.
https://www.idsa.in/idsacomments/The-Saudi-Iran-Rapprochement-PK-Pradhan-140323
Sylloge on West Asia, Vol. 3 | No. 4 | 16-28 February 2023
Sylloge on West Asia is an initiative of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses under the Nuclear and Arms Control Centre which focuses on Nuclear and other armament issues in the West Asian region. The newsletter tracks technology development which may have implications for nuclear weapons and other armament build-up in the region.
https://www.idsa.in/sylloge-westasia
Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Jatin Kumar co-authored article ‘इजराइल की साइबर सुरक्षा सरंचना: विशेष अध्ययन’ has been published in the Special Edition of Seema Sanghosh Hindi Magazine.
Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Jatin Kumar co-authored article ‘इजराइल की साइबर सुरक्षा सरंचना: विशेष अध्ययन’ has been published in the Special Edition of Seema Sanghosh Hindi Magazine. Read Complete Article [...
Consultant, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article ‘Ukraine theatre, is Russia’s hypersonic ploy working?’ has been published in Financial Express on 10 March 2023.
If the purpose is to give a signal to the west, then it has already been achieved a year back. Though Russia needs to realise that now-a-days such singling hardly matters to the west, North Korea is a great example. With the use of such weapons, can Russia start a new arms race? The answer is: it has already started, says Gp Capt Lele.
Consultant, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Gp Capt Ajey Lele’s article ‘Ukraine theatre, is Russia’s hypersonic ploy working?’ has been published in Financial Express on 10 March 2023. If the purpose is to give a signal to the west, then it has already been achieved a year back. Though Russia needs ...
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Md Muddassir Quamar’s commentary ‘A Ray of Hope for Saudi-Iran Thaw’ has been published in ‘Financial Express’ on 13 March 2023.
The commentary underlines the significance of the Saudi-Iran-China trilateral statement issued in Beijing on 10 March and analyses its geopolitical significance.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Md Muddassir Quamar’s commentary ‘A Ray of Hope for Saudi-Iran Thaw’ has been published in ‘Financial Express’ on 13 March 2023. The commentary underlines the significance of the Saudi-Iran-China trilateral statement issued in Beijing on 10 March an...
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Deepika Saraswat's article 'China-brokered Iran-Saudi détente: India must be ready to deal with Beijing translating economic might into diplomatic wins' has been published in ‘The Indian Express’, on 13 March 2023.
While blaming US-led interventions for regional instability, China has supported Gulf countries in setting up multilateral dialogue platforms and taking the initiative in regional issues, says Dr Saraswat.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Deepika Saraswat's article 'China-brokered Iran-Saudi détente: India must be ready to deal with Beijing translating economic might into diplomatic wins' has been published in ‘The Indian Express’, on 13 March 2023. While blaming US-led interventions f...
Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Mr Shantanu Sinha, spoke on ‘Revival of Strategic Threats to India's Internal Security’ at the Monday Morning Meeting on 13 March 2023.
Research Fellow, Dr Adil Rasheed moderated the event.
Deputy Director General, Maj Gen (Dr) Bipin Bakshi and scholars gave valuable inputs.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Swasti Rao’s chapter ‘India’s G 20 Presidency: A Thematic Overview of its Origin, Evolution, Structure, Function, Priorities and Challenges amidst the present geopolitical context’ has been published in the edited volume by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
s://www.idsa.in/idsanews/Indias-G-20-Presidency-130323
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Swasti Rao’s chapter ‘India’s G 20 Presidency: A Thematic Overview of its Origin, Evolution, Structure, Function, Priorities and Challenges amidst the present geopolitical context’ has been published in the edited volume by the Government of Uttar ...
A delegation from the Academy of Strategic and Defence Studies, Oman, led by Col. Salim Mohammed Al-Kharusi, visited MP-IDSA for an exchange of views on 12 March 2023. Deputy Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Maj Gen (Dr) Bipin Bakshi chaired the interaction.
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Negotiations on South China Sea Code of Conduct: Does It Matter?
By Mr Om Prakash Das
Negotiations between ASEAN and China regarding a Code of Conduct on South China Sea may continue to be prolonged and evasive.
https://www.idsa.in/idsacomments/negotiations-on-south-china-sea-code-of-conduct-opdas-130323
Non-Traditional Security Digest, January-February 2023
Non-Traditional Security Digest is an initiative of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. It intends to cover non-traditional security issues in foreign and domestic affairs. This Digest is intended for policymakers and the academic community with knowledge and information on issues of climate change, water and energy security, the Arctic region and much more.
https://www.idsa.in/nts-digest
Amb Sujan R. Chinoy Chairs Third Session of NPDRR
Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA and Chair of Think-20 (India's G20 Presidency) Amb Sujan R. Chinoy chaired the third Session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) on 11 March 2023.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkjsmW9O8Ng&feature=youtu.be
Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA and Chair of Think-20 (India's G20 Presidency) Amb Sujan R. Chinoy received HE Elahi, Ambassador of Iran to India, for an exchange of views, on 10 March 2023.
Extracts of Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Capt (IN) Anurag Bisen’s Paper 'India’s G20 Presidency: Opportunity to Resume Engagement in the Arctic', published earlier by MP-IDSA on 17 February 2023, and as an Article by the Washington-based 'The Arctic Institute' on 28 February 2023, have been carried by The Print and Newsx, on their website on 06 March 2023.
https://theprint.in/world/indias-g20-presidency-to-focus-on-arctic-and-its-impact-on-world/1422001/
https://www.newsx.com/indias-g20-presidency-to-focus-on-arctic-and-its-impact-on-world/
Extracts of Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Capt (IN) Anurag Bisen’s Paper 'India’s G20 Presidency: Opportunity to Resume Engagement in the Arctic', published earlier by MP-IDSA on 17 February 2023, and as an Article by the Washington-based 'The Arctic Institute' on 28 February 2023, have been carried by The Print and Newsx, on their website on 06 March 2023.
https://theprint.in/world/indias-g20-presidency-to-focus-on-arctic-and-its-impact-on-world/1422001/
https://www.newsx.com/indias-g20-presidency-to-focus-on-arctic-and-its-impact-on-world/
India's G20 presidency is an opportunity to refocus on the Arctic and its impact on the world, as there has been a complete lack of engagement between Russia and the West in the aftermath of the Moscow-Kyiv conflict.
Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Opangmeren Jamir’s article ‘Etalin decision a chance to reduce harm of dams in Arunachal’, has been published in ‘The Third Pole’, on 10 March, 2023.
As a number of big dams move forward in Arunachal Pradesh, the Forest Advisory Committee’s refusal to approve the Etalin hydropower project should encourage better consideration of national and state commitments to protect biodiversity, says Dr Jamir.
The refusal to approve the Etalin hydropower project should encourage better consideration of biodiversity in Arunachal Pradesh
'Defence Newsletter’, February 2023
'Defence Newsletter’ aims to capture key developments in the country’s defence and security spheres, pertaining to Atmanirbhar Bharat, defence reforms, defence exports, defence diplomacy, defence acquisitions, apart from activities at the interface of the civil and the military, termed as civil-military fusion (CMF).
https://www.idsa.in/defence_newsletter
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Rajeesh Kumar’s article ‘Explained | Multilateral reforms as a priority in the G-20’ has been published in ‘The Hindu’ on 06 March 2023.
The article analyses should multilateralism be given importance in today’s global order? How can the G-20 help in multilateral reform? Can multiple minilateral groupings become an alternative mode of multilateral cooperation? Why would global powers be averse to the idea of reform in multilateral institutions?
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Rajeesh Kumar’s article ‘Explained | Multilateral reforms as a priority in the G-20’ has been published in ‘The Hindu’ on 06 March 2023. The article analyses should multilateralism be given importance in today’s global order? How can the G-20 h...
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Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col DPK Pillay spoke on the CTC Conference on DD News on 30 October 2022.
DG, MP-IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy visited Rezangla Memorial #Chushul & paid homage to the immortal heroes of the Battle of #Rezangla of Nov 1962 in which Major Shaitan Singh led Charlie Coy of 13 Kumaon in a 'last man last bullet' stand against all odds. Narendra Modi Rajnath Singh
At 16500 ft on the LAC, DG, MP-IDSA, Amb Sujar R. Chinoy took up the challenge and joined our bravehearts in doing a dozen pushups. #FitIndiaMovement #Fitbharat
DG, MP-IDSA Amb Sujan R. Chinoy spent #Diwali travelling up #Shyok #DBO road to Sub Sector North #Ladakh to pay respects to #Galwan heroes & spend time with bravehearts guarding our frontiers at Daulet Beg Oldie (DBO). @narendramodi Narendra Modi Rajnath Singh
On the day of Diwali on 23 October 2022, Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy and Research Fellow, Col DPK Pillay paid homage to Galwan and visited our gallant troops guarding LAC with China at Ladakh.
Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col. D.P.K. Pillay spoke on civilian killings in Nagaland in a panel discussion on Times Now. The programme was aired on December 06, 2021.
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