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Turkiye: The Threat of the Neo-Ottoman Caliphate to Regional Security

Jan 23, 2025 | idsa.in | Huseyin Hayatsever |Elcin Poyrazlar |Nosmot Gbadamosi |Abdirahman Hussein

SummaryTurkiye is swiftly expanding its influence in a rapidly imploding Islamic world, as its ‘neo-Ottoman’ president is whipping up a new wave of Islamism across continents. The country is even intervening in South Asia now, by forging defence deals with Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Quad-at-Sea Observer Mission: Exploring the Prospects of Coast Guard Collaboration

Nov 14, 2024 | idsa.in | R. Vignesh |Abhay Kumar Singh

SummaryThe Quad-at-Sea Observer Mission is scheduled to commence from 2025. Coast guard vessels are better suited for constabulary operations than naval vessels, which are principally designed for fighting wars. On 21 September 2024, the fourth in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit was held in Wilmington, Delaware.
AUKUS Agreement for Cooperation in Naval Nuclear Propulsion: Key Takeaways

Sep 6, 2024 | idsa.in | R. Vignesh

SummaryThe US, UK and Australia have affirmed that NNP technology would be transferred to Australia in a manner that sets the highest non-proliferation standards while protecting classified information. The Australian government has downplayed criticisms relating to termination and indemnity clauses of the NNP agreement by pointing out that such clauses are standard for all legal frameworks.
Defence Budget 2024-25: Key Highlights

Aug 6, 2024 | idsa.in | Abhay Kumar Singh

SummaryThe budget estimates for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) are Rs 621,940.85 crores, Rs 400 crores more than the estimates for the MoD presented in the interim budget on 1 February 2024. The additional allocation will cater to the Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) scheme, launched in March 2024. While Rs 105,518.43 crore has been earmarked for procurement through domestic industries, Rs 92,088 crores has been allocated for purposes of operational readiness.
Decoding NATO’s 75th Summit

Jul 30, 2024 | idsa.in | Rajorshi Roy

SummaryNATO appears to have shaken-off the perceived drift in its purpose amidst a renewed intent on collective security. Its ‘360-degree’ approach is a vital bulwark in tackling the multitude of threats that are increasingly washing up on NATO’s shores. Headwinds though could test the organisation’s resilience, readiness and responsiveness in the future.
Putin’s Visit to North Korea: An Assessment

Jul 11, 2024 | idsa.in | Rajorshi Roy

SummaryPresident Vladimir Putin’s first visit to North Korea in almost quarter of a century came on the heels of his counterpart Kim Jong-Un’s visit to Russia last year, thereby highlighting the growing warmth in bilateral ties. New equations appear to be developing anchored to a strong personal rapport between the two heads of states. Overlapping interests and some caution are likely to be the North Star of bilateral ties.
China’s Subsurface Presence in the Indian Ocean and India’s Options

Jul 10, 2024 | idsa.in | Abhay Kumar Singh

In 2009, China deployed a flotilla of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) in the Indian Ocean as a part of the international effort to combat piracy in the Gulf of Aden.1 Since then, Chinese naval presence in the Indian Ocean has been steadily growing.
Decoding Key Naval Responses to the Red Sea Crisis

Jul 10, 2024 | idsa.in | R. Vignesh |Abhay Kumar Singh

Summary The attacks on commercial shipping transiting through the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthis since November 2023 have created a major maritime crisis. The US-led kinetic action has not succeeded in deterring or degrading the Houthi capability to launch attacks. China’s notable inaction can be attributed to its own strategic interests in the region. India has demonstrated its ability to act as a responsible stakeholder through its calibrated yet conspicuous naval response.
Navigating the India-Russia Strategic Partnership

Jul 8, 2024 | idsa.in | Rajorshi Roy

SummaryPrime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Moscow is a statement of intent in strengthening ties with a traditional partner. This is particularly relevant at a time when the historically unmatched vibrancy in their ties appears to face headwinds. The challenge for India and Russia has been to insulate their bilateral relationship from the pulls and pressures of their ongoing friction with others.
The Multi-Faceted Trajectory of the India-Oman Strategic Partnership

May 1, 2024 | idsa.in | Farhan Khan

SummaryIndia–Oman ties have strengthened remarkably in recent years, with regular high-level exchanges between the two countries. The bilateral ties span multiple sectors including energy, trade and investment, technology, defence and security cooperation. Both countries enjoy close maritime proximity and have shared concerns about regional maritime security. IntroductionIndia and Oman share strong bilateral relations marked by shared cultural, historical and economic realities.