It is hard to think of a country other than Afghanistan where the interests of so many and such disparate actors—state and non-state, regional and global—have come into play and for decades together.

The stereotypical image of Kautilya and his Arthashastra needs a conscious and proactive deconstruction and problematisation in the popular domain. To image the real Kautilya and his Arthashastra, one ...

The adoption of the UN Convention against Cybercrime illustrates the willingness of states to address rising threats in digital space collectively.

India needs to accelerate the development of emerging technologies and integrate them with the weapon systems deployed on the ground in the light of the Chinese challenge.

Basic services such as electricity, transportation, mobile communication and banking are the core infrastructures on which modern societies and economies rest. The seamless functioning of these ...

This monograph examines civil and military drone policies, organisational structures, technology development initiatives, ecosystems, strengths, challenges, and proposes a way forward. It recommends ...

Application Fee of Rs. 10 by Demand Draft, Banker’s Cheque in favour of Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi and Indian Postal Order in favour of CPIO, MP-IDSA, New ...

In Central Asia, China and Russia are emphasizing upon raising levels of cooperation between themselves for mutual benefit over other competing players. In effect, they have split responsibilities in ...

The annulment of Article 370 on 5 August 2019 is considered a watershed in the seven-decade long history of India’s approach towards Kashmir. The rescinding of a separate special status and, ...

India has a live, longstanding, and multiple traditions of secular texts and treatise on statecraft, not only in Sanskrit but also in Dravidian traditions in Tamil. For a total picture of Indian ...

Eurasia Digest, is a monthly compilation of important development in the Eurasian region focusing on security, foreign policy, economy and domestic politics. This digest is intended for policymakers ...