COMMENTARIES
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Mapping China’s presence in Africa’s Digital Economy
Rahul Karan Reddy · 15 Jul, 2021 · #5776 · Commentary
China’s
economic interests in Africa are typified by ports, railways, roads, and other
infrastructure projects, under the umbrella of the Belt and Road Initiative
(BRI). This interest is further motivated by the presence of Chinese tech
comp...
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Strategic Space
Nuclear Deterrence and Stability in South Asia: The Inadequacies of a Regional Lens
Manpreet Sethi · 12 Jul, 2021 · #5775 · Commentary · Column
A
recent report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS),
London, on how to stabilise the nuclear situation in South Asia, adds to a long
list of offerings by well-meaning strategic analysts and think-tanks from
around the w...
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East Asia Compass
COVID-19 and the Japan Olympics: Evaluating a Range of Imperfect Choices
Dr Sandip Kumar Mishra · 05 Jul, 2021 · #5774 · Commentary · Column
Japan is likely to host
the Tokyo Summer Olympics on 23 July-8 August 2021. Initially scheduled for July-August
2020, it was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are concerns
that if the Games happen now, even after a year’s dela...
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2010-2020: Decadal Trends
India and Southeast Asia: New Energy; Old Hiccups
Angshuman Choudhury · 30 Jun, 2021 · #5773 · Commentary
While
India’s relationship with Southeast Asia is ancient, the past decade (2010-20)
witnessed a fresh surge. From ‘Looking East’ to ‘Acting East’, India and the
Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) region found new momentu...
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The Strategist
Afghanistan: The Consequences of US Withdrawal
Vice Admiral Vijay Shankar · 29 Jun, 2021 · #5772 · Commentary · Column
President Biden announced
on 14 April 2021 the end of what is described as America’s “forever war” in
Afghanistan. The announcement
came nearly two decades after the US invasion of Afghanistan. Ten years ago,
the US proclaimed
the accom...
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Will Iran Leave the NPT?
Shivani Singh · 17 Jun, 2021 · #5771 · Commentary
There is a
growing optimism around reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
in the five rounds of talks held in Vienna so far.
However, Iran has insisted that it will restrict the International Atomic
Energy Agency’s (IAEA) mo...
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India’s China Challenge: Why the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Needs Air Support
AV Chandrasekaran & Prakash Panneerselvam · 14 Jun, 2021 · #5770 · Commentary
India
faces logistics challenges in its border areas against a militarily superior
China: of a continuous, effective, and secure line of communication between
logistics bases inland and troops at the front. An Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
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East Asia Compass
Biden’s North Korea Policy: Has ‘Strategic Patience’ Returned?
Dr Sandip Kumar Mishra · 30 May, 2021 · #5769 · Commentary · Column
The Biden administration has
reportedly completed its review of US policy towards North Korea. While the
details have not been announced, officials
have used terms such as “calibrated,” “practical,” and “measured” to publicly
descr...
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Defending Elections from Cyberattacks: A New US Information Security Strategy
Pieter-jan Dockx · 15 May, 2021 · #5768 · Commentary
In
2016, the US presidential election fell victim to Russian information warfare. In
an effort to influence the outcome, Kremlin-backed hackers stole and leaked
compromising documents from the Clinton campaign. This material was then spread
on...
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2010-2020: Decadal Trends
China’s Belt and Road Initiative: More Misses than Hits
Mahima Duggal · 14 May, 2021 · #5767 · Commentary
A fluid and evolving concept, the Belt and
Road Initiative (BRI) has been mired in controversy since its
inception. It has become a much-debated part of China’s ‘Going Global’ strategy and foreign policy calculus. As we enter a new
decade...
