Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

22/09/2023

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms Shayesta Nishat Ahmed was quoted by the International Business Times in its article ‘India Invites Joe Biden as Chief Guest for 2024 Republic Day Celebrations’, published on 21 September 2023.

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms Shayesta Nishat Ahmed was quoted by the International Business Times in its article ‘India Invites Joe Biden as Chief Guest for 2024 Republic Day Celebrations’, published on 21 September 2023. Read Complete Article [+]

22/09/2023

Centre Meeting
In the weekly centre meeting of the ,
Arushi Jain and D S Murugan Yadav spoke on & respectively. The Centre Members also had insightful discussions on the evolution of strategic culture in .

22/09/2023

Director General Manohar Parrikar IDSA and Chair of for India's Presidency, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy spoke at the (of G7)-Think20 (T20) Bellagio Format Convening on ‘Reigniting the 2030 Agenda: Time for Action’ at The Rockefeller Foundation, New York, on 21 September 2023. Amb Chinoy highlighted the successful G20 India 2023 Summit, especially PM Narendra Modi's clarion call to realise the pledge to achieve .

21/09/2023

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Mr Abhishek Yadav's commentary 'India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC): A Transformative Initiative Connecting Continents' was published by Asia in Global Affairs (AGA) on 21 September 2023.
IMEC represents an ambitious venture with the potential to reshape not only the economic landscape but also the geopolitical dynamics of the regions it spans. With the participation of major economies and key players like India, the United States, Gulf countries and European nations, IMEC promises to foster enhanced connectivity, trade, and sustainable development.

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Mr Abhishek Yadav's commentary 'India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC): A Transformative Initiative Connecting Continents' was published by Asia in Global Affairs (AGA) on 21 September 2023.

21/09/2023

Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col DPK Pillay was quoted by News 9 in its article ‘Two-faced Trudeau’ published on 19 September 2023.

Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col DPK Pillay was quoted by News 9 in its article ‘Two-faced Trudeau’ published on 19 September 2023. Read Complete Article [+]

21/09/2023

Centre Meeting
During the weekly meeting of the Southeast Asia and Oceania Centre, Mr Om Prakash Das presented his paper 'Navigation of ASEAN Centrality in Interplay of Security and Strategic Framework of US and China'. Recent developments in the region were also discussed.

20/09/2023

Comment
Prachanda's Visit to China: Opportunities and Challenges
By Mr Saurav Raj Pant
Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s visit to China on 22 September 2023 assumes significance, given the growing engagement of China in many sectors of Nepalese economy in the last few years.
https://www.idsa.in/idsacomments/Prachandas-Visit-to-China-SRPant-200923

20/09/2023

Director General Manohar Parrikar IDSA and Chair of Think20 (India's G20 Presidency), Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s co-authored article, ‘U.N.'s 2030 Agenda needs a reboot’ has been published in Nikkei Asia on 20 September 2023.

Success of G20 and G7 summits can provide new momentum toward advancing SDGs, say the authors.

Director General Manohar Parrikar IDSA and Chair of Think20 (India's G20 Presidency), Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s co-authored article, ‘U.N.'s 2030 Agenda needs a reboot’ has been published in Nikkei Asia on 20 September 2023. Success of G20 and G7 summits can provide new momentum toward advancing S...

20/09/2023

Centre Meeting
In the weekly meeting of the and Industry Centre held on 19 September 2023, Research Fellow Mr Arvind Khare gave a presentation on the procurement procedures in the sector.

20/09/2023

Comment
Ladakh’s Vulnerability to Flash Floods: Adaptation and Mitigation Measures
By Col Ravinder Singh
Ladakh's ecological balance has been disrupted due to climate change, altering weather patterns and water flow, which are leading to frequent perilous floods.
https://www.idsa.in/idsacomments/Ladakhs-Vulnerability-to-Flash-Floods-RSingh-200923

20/09/2023

Strategic Digest, Vol. 5 | No. 18 | 16 September 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

20/09/2023

Director General Manohar Parrikar IDSA and Chair of Think20 (India's G20 Presidency), Amb Sujan R. Chinoy delivered a lecture on Relations with Reference to Management on the first day of the five-day Training Programme for ITBP officers, on 19 September 2023. The lecture was followed by Q&A and exchange of mementos.

20/09/2023

Director General Manohar Parrikar IDSA and Chair of Think20 (India's G20 Presidency), Amb Sujan R. Chinoy delivered a lecture on ‘Emerging World Order’ on the first day of the five-day Training Programme for ITBP officers, on 19 September 2023. The lecture was followed by Q & A and group photograph.

20/09/2023

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy received Mr Yoshiro KAKU, Chief of NEDO New Delhi, Dr AM Siddiqui, Representative, and Mr Dheeraj Kumar on 19 September 2023, for an exchange of views.

20/09/2023

Centre Meeting

In its weekly meeting, the Centre of MP-IDSA warmly welcomed Mr Saurav Raj Pant, Visiting Fellow from . The members deliberated on the appointment of the new Chief Justice of and the rise of splintered groups in the region.

20/09/2023

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy received Mr Saurav Raj Pant, Visiting Fellow at MP-IDSA under the South Asia programme on 19 September 2023, for an exchange of views.

19/09/2023

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Deepika Saraswat’s article 'I2U2: Change and Continuity in India’s West Asia Policy' was published in the MEI-NUS Insights Series India-Middle East Relations: Opportunities and Challenges by Middle East Institute, National University of Singapore, on 19 September 2023.

Insights Insight 302: I2U2 – Change and Continuity in India’s West Asia Policy 19 Sep 2023 Facebook1 Twitter0 Google plus0 Linkedin0 Email0 whatsapp Series Introduction India-Middle East Relations: Opportunities and Challenges With the United States shifting its security focus from the Middle Ea...

19/09/2023

The East Asia Centre in its weekly meeting discussed North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's visit to Russia, US-China talks in Malta, and Japan's cabinet reshuffle.

19/09/2023

Insight Southeast Asia
Insight Southeast Asia is the bimonthly newsletter of the Southeast Asia & Oceania Centre, MP-IDSA. It comprises special sections such as Country Profile, Commentary, Book Review, Photo-Essay and News Track. News Track includes important and referenced news summary pertaining to the eleven Southeast Asian countries and Oceania (including New Zealand and Australia).
https://www.idsa.in/isa

19/09/2023

Non-Traditional Security Digest, July-August 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.

19/09/2023

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Ashish Shukla spoke on ‘The Ongoing Political Crisis in Pakistan’ at the Monday Morning Meeting on 18 September 2023. Senior Fellow, Dr Ashok K. Behuria moderated the meeting.
The presentation was followed by comments and insights from MP-IDSA scholars.

18/09/2023

Issue Brief
Taliban’s Systematic Apartheid against Afghan Women and Girls
By Ms Saman Ayesha Kidwai
Afghan women and girls have borne the impact of systematic identity erasure and discrimination in the public sphere due to the Taliban’s edicts.
https://www.idsa.in/issuebrief/Taliban-Systematic-Apartheid-against-Afghan-Women-and-Girls-SA-Kidwai-180923

18/09/2023

Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Mr Om Prakash Das’ opinion piece ‘समंदर में ही चीन को पठखनी देने की तैयारी कर रहा है भारत, 175 युद्धपोतों को शामिल कर ताकत बढ़ाने की है तैयारी’ has been published by ABP News on 18 September 2023.

Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Mr Om Prakash Das’ opinion piece ‘समंदर में ही चीन को पठखनी देने की तैयारी कर रहा है भारत, 175 युद्धपोतों को शामिल कर ताकत ....

18/09/2023

The Jammu and Kashmir Digest, Vol. 2 | Issue 9, September 2023
The Jammu and Kashmir Digest is MP-IDSA’s monthly newsletter that features the success stories of social, cultural and economic development taking place in Jammu and Kashmir. The newsletter highlights the synergy between the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the welfare schemes of the government, aided by the civil society, military and security agencies, in enhancing peace, progress and prosperity across various sectors.
https://www.idsa.in/JK_Digest

18/09/2023

The Manohar Parrikar IDSA Scholars visited the National Archives for a half-day training and interaction on accessing national archival records on 15 September 2023. The scholars interacted with Mr Shri Arun Singhal, IAS, Director General of Archives, and were introduced to record management ‘Abhilekh-Patal’, the online portal to access National Archives of India and also visited the archives to see the repository of documents held.

18/09/2023

Comment
The United States and UNESCO: A Contentious History
Dr Opangmeren Jamir
It remains to be seen if the UNESCO will become another platform for US–China contentions or realise the lofty goals as enshrined in its constitution.
https://www.idsa.in/idsacomments/The-United-States-and0UNESCO-OJamir-150923

18/09/2023

Director General Manohar Parrikar IDSA and Chair of Think-20 (India's G20 Presidency), Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s article ‘Use of Forces to quell crises remains controversial’ has been published in ‘The Indian Express’ on 18 September 2023.
The PM is right. Heavy weaponry and air power should always be reserved for use against external adversaries, says Amb Chinoy.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indian-armed-forces-internal-security-crisis-no-confidence-vote-in-parliament-narendra-modi-8944419/lite/
Ministry of Defence

18/09/2023

Consultant Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms Ruchita Beri was quoted by the International Business Times in its article ‘United By Shared Vision Of A Multipolar World, India And Brazil Deepen Bilateral Ties’ published on 15 September 2023.
https://www.ibtimes.com/united-shared-vision-multipolar-world-india-brazil-deepen-bilateral-ties-3711968

18/09/2023

Consultant Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms Ruchita Beri spoke at a symposium on ‘India-South Africa @ G20: Convergence and concerns’, organised by Zakir Hussain Delhi College (Evening), on 14 February 2023

18/09/2023

A nine-member delegation from the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences visited MP-IDSA on 13 September 2023. The discussion focused on shared interests in renewable energy sources, and potential opportunities for future Indo-Norwegian collaboration in various sectors.

15/09/2023

Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Adil Rasheed made a presentation on 'Ancient Moorings of India's Strategic Culture' on 14 September 2023, at the USANAS Scholar's Program, organised by the USANAS Foundation, at the India Habitat Centre. Dr Rasheed spoke on the importance of Vedanta texts, Arthashastra and Nistisara in shaping India's strategic culture.

15/09/2023

Manohar Parrikar IDSA held an interactive session with Mr Alan Kronstadt and Ms Shayerah Ilias Akhtar from US Congressional Research Service (CRS) on 15 September 2023. The discussion focussed on US-India relations and US policy towards South Asia. The session was chaired by Senior Fellow, Dr Ashok Behuria.

15/09/2023

Issue Brief
Nuclear Issues and the G-20 Leaders’ Declaration
By Dr Rajiv Nayan
The G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration asserts that the ‘use or threat of use of nuclear weapons is inadmissible’.
https://www.idsa.in/issuebrief/Nuclear-Issues-and-the-G-20-Leaders-Declaration-RNayan-150923

15/09/2023

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Swasti Rao spoke ‘The Print’ on Why antagonists US, Russia supported India on G20 and whether it can replace the UN, on 14 September 2023.

In this episode of Bharat’s World, ThePrint’s Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra spoke to Asha Jadeja Motwani, venture capitalist in the US and founder ...

15/09/2023

Non-Traditional Security Digest, July-August 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

15/09/2023

Comment
Military Applications of Virtual Reality and Beyond
By Lt Col Akshat Upadhyay
The military applications of Virtual Reality include those relating to combat training and simulation.
https://www.idsa.in/issuebrief/military-applications-of-virtual-reality-and-beyond-aupadhyay-140923

15/09/2023

Monograph
Sanctions on Russia: A Study of Economic Coercion in the Contemporary World
By Col Rajneesh Singh
On 24 February 2022, President Vladimir Putin announced 'special military operation' in Ukraine. This triggered a series of sanctions by the West, resulting in restrictions on Russia's financial institutions, including its central bank and energy export, among others.
https://www.idsa.in/monograph/sanctions-on-russia-rajneesh-singh

14/09/2023

Centre Meeting

The Centre and ALACUN Centre MP-IDSA

held a joint centre meeting. Chami Avia, Security Fellow discussed and the inclusion of AU in the G20