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अहमद अल-शाराच्या नेतृत्वात सीरियाचे भविष्यः डिप्लोमसीची अग्निपरीक्षा
International Affairs
Jan 28, 2025

अहमद अल-शाराच्या नेतृत्वात सीरियाचे भविष्यः डिप्लोमसीची अग्निपरीक्षा

अहमद अल-शारा हे आंतरराष्ट्रीय समुदायाशी राजनैतिक संबंध �

Kabir Taneja
Syria’s transition under Ahmed al-Sharaa: Diplomacy and realpolitik
International Affairs | US Foreign Policy
Jan 16, 2025

Syria’s transition under Ahmed al-Sharaa: Diplomacy and realpolitik

Ahmed al-Sharaa is off to a good start with his outreach to international leaders, but the sustainability of a new Syria remains to be seen

Kabir Taneja
Reading the UAE’s outreach to the Taliban’s Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan
International Affairs | Terrorism
Sep 03, 2024

Reading the UAE’s outreach to the Taliban’s Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan

The UAE’s increasing presence in Afghanistan, including acceptance of the Taliban-appointed ambassador, is not contrary to trends around the region

Kabir Taneja
India and Israel's counterterror experiences and the idea of ‘defeating’ terror groups
International Affairs | Terrorism
Mar 06, 2024

India and Israel's counterterror experiences and the idea of ‘defeating’ terror groups

Even with the hierarchical decapitation of Hamas by Israel, it is likely that the group would resurface in another avatar

Kabir Taneja
भारतीय सुरक्षेच्या दृष्टिकोनातून हमास
Terrorism | Indian Defence
Oct 25, 2023

भारतीय सुरक्षेच्या दृष्टिकोनातून हमास

जागतिक दहशतवादाच्या तुलनेत हमासचं पुढे येणं आणि या संघट�

Kabir Taneja
Afghanistan: Costs and concerns of the Taliban as a security provider
International Affairs | Terrorism | Internal Security
Jun 05, 2023

Afghanistan: Costs and concerns of the Taliban as a security provider

Before engaging with the Taliban on counterterrorism, the global community needs to realise that this move will have both political limitations and re

Kabir Taneja
Terrorism in Africa's Sahel: The role of France, Russia and the imperatives for India
International Affairs
Apr 04, 2023

Terrorism in Africa's Sahel: The role of France, Russia and the imperatives for India

The African Sahel region demands the attention of the global community on countering terrorism

Kabir Taneja | Abhishek Mishra
Terrorism in Africa’s Sahel: The role of France, Russia and the imperatives for India
International Affairs | Terrorism
Apr 04, 2023

Terrorism in Africa’s Sahel: The role of France, Russia and the imperatives for India

The African Sahel region demands the attention of the global community on countering terrorism

Boosting India-Africa defence and security partnership
International Affairs
Mar 24, 2023

Boosting India-Africa defence and security partnership

While new initiatives, platforms, and exercises attest to the growing synergy in Indo-African defence and security partnership, the true potential con

| Abhishek Mishra
The legacy of the Iraq War for the US
International Affairs | US Foreign Policy
Mar 09, 2023

The legacy of the Iraq War for the US

The Iraq war remains a quintessential example of the adage that in international affairs, history is a great teacher only if it has willing students.

Kabir Taneja
Regional multilateral consultations on Afghanistan
International Affairs | Neighbourhood
Feb 17, 2023

Regional multilateral consultations on Afghanistan

Geopolitical divisions among the countries of the multilateral consultations are making it harder to arrive at solutions suitable for Afghanistan

Ayjaz Wani
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula: Exploiting the climate crisis in Yemen
International Affairs
Feb 08, 2023

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula: Exploiting the climate crisis in Yemen

The AQAP are addressing climate change-related issues to gain popularity amongst the masses of Yemen

Mohammed Sinan Siyech
Politics in Afghanistan: The role of subjugation of women in Taliban governance
International Affairs
Jan 27, 2023

Politics in Afghanistan: The role of subjugation of women in Taliban governance

Despite the lofty promises made by Taliban 2.0. as it returned to power, the situation of women has only worsened

Mariam Wardak
Pakistan: From Annus Horribilis into Annus Miserabilis – I
Neighbourhood
Jan 05, 2023

Pakistan: From Annus Horribilis into Annus Miserabilis – I

The first in a two part series on the problems that are plaguing Pakistan into the new year

Sushant Sareen
Russia and Eurasia: Can the region sustain its declining terrorism trend?
International Affairs
Oct 06, 2022

Russia and Eurasia: Can the region sustain its declining terrorism trend?

Since significant linkages between armed conflict and terrorism have been established, a question mark hangs on the ability of Russia and Eurasia to s

Aditya Bhan
Taliban’s Kashmir policy: Rhetoric, ideology, and interests
Neighbourhood | Terrorism
Sep 21, 2022

Taliban’s Kashmir policy: Rhetoric, ideology, and interests

The Taliban walks a tightrope as it tries to balance India and Pakistan.

Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy
Why is the US renewing its focus on al-Qaeda?
International Affairs
Sep 21, 2022

Why is the US renewing its focus on al-Qaeda?

Amid Russian and Chinese aggressions, the US has refocused its attention on al- Qaeda to reassert its grip on the global order.

| Shakeb Ayaz
Ayman al-Zawahiri’s killing and the US’ ‘over-the-horizon’ counterterrorism capability
International Affairs
Aug 30, 2022

Ayman al-Zawahiri’s killing and the US’ ‘over-the-horizon’ counterterrorism capability

The frequent targeting of the terrorist leaders by the US military and the CIA has spawned a fundamental question—whether the OTH CT capability can

Sameer Patil
Counterterrorism amidst US-China rivalry
International Affairs
Aug 09, 2022

Counterterrorism amidst US-China rivalry

Amidst the US-China power struggle, global counterterrorism cooperation needs to be strengthened.

Kabir Taneja
Death of Ayman Al Zawahiri and the end of Al Qaeda 'legacy'
Terrorism
Aug 02, 2022

Death of Ayman Al Zawahiri and the end of Al Qaeda 'legacy'

With the death of Ayman al-Zawahiri, the primary question that looms over Al Qaeda is who will replace him as the next chief.

Kabir Taneja
India’s outreach to the Taliban: Engage, don’t endorse
International Affairs | Neighbourhood
Jun 08, 2022

India’s outreach to the Taliban: Engage, don’t endorse

India should not press brakes on its Afghan policy and should seize the important strategic and security opportunities offered by Afghanistan.

Sushant Sareen
Prolonging the United States’ forever war: Biden’s decision to deploy US troops to Somalia
International Affairs | Defence and Security
Jun 03, 2022

Prolonging the United States’ forever war: Biden’s decision to deploy US troops to Somalia

Would the military confrontation in Somalia see an end as the US decides to re-enter the Somalian playground?

Arushi Singh | Abhishek Mishra
China feels the heat in South Asia and IOR
International Affairs | China Foreign Policy
May 24, 2022

China feels the heat in South Asia and IOR

China needs to strategically reconsider its calculations in South Asia amidst the ongoing shift in the region.

Antara Ghosal Singh
Foreign fighters in Ukraine – A definitional dilemma
International Affairs
Mar 12, 2022

Foreign fighters in Ukraine – A definitional dilemma

As foreign fighters pour into Ukraine to assist it, questions are raised about what would become of these volunteers as the definition of “foreign f

Maya Mirchandani
Israel and a changing Middle East
International Affairs
Feb 22, 2022

Israel and a changing Middle East

The Gulf region witnesses a shift as Israel is being accepted within the folds of regional politics.

Mohammed Sinan Siyech
The Taliban stalemate in 2021: International recognition and internal cohesion
International Affairs
Jan 17, 2022

The Taliban stalemate in 2021: International recognition and internal cohesion

Would Taliban be able to engage with the international community by working around their apprehensions in 2022?

Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy
UNSC and Taliban: A new relationship
International Affairs
Jan 07, 2022

UNSC and Taliban: A new relationship

Is the UN biding its time by bringing the Taliban to the negotiating table while still not according it official recognition?

Aarshi Tirkey | UDAYVIR AHUJA
India, Iran, and the Afghanistan crisis
International Affairs
Nov 22, 2021

India, Iran, and the Afghanistan crisis

Can Iran and India come together to manage the Afghanistan crisis and the security threat posed by it?

Kabir Taneja
Introducing Kashmir to the New Geopolitical and Regional Realities
Oct 20, 2021

Introducing Kashmir to the New Geopolitical and Regional Realities

Militants, most probably backed by the Pakistani state, are trying to entrap India in a three-front war

Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy
Under the Taliban bonnet: Al Qaeda—ISKP rivalry and its security implications for India
International Affairs
Oct 16, 2021

Under the Taliban bonnet: Al Qaeda—ISKP rivalry and its security implications for India

The victory of Taliban in Afghanistan is altering the Islamist jihad landscape, making it more complex as various actors engage in regional and strate

Kabir Taneja
Burgeoning Terrorism in Africa: A Critical Overview
Defence and Security
Sep 28, 2021

Burgeoning Terrorism in Africa: A Critical Overview

The spillover of terrorist activity from West Asia to Africa has had devastating consequences for the continent

| Rajen Harshé
20 years since 9/11: Transnational jihadist threat remains constant
International Affairs
Sep 10, 2021

20 years since 9/11: Transnational jihadist threat remains constant

Two decades down the line, the “War on Terror” remains far from over

Kabir Taneja
Central Asia could help safeguard Indian interests in Afghanistan
International Affairs
Sep 09, 2021

Central Asia could help safeguard Indian interests in Afghanistan

With the Taliban taking over in Afghanistan, India must engage more closely with Central Asia for both strategic security concerns and trade

| Saaransh Mishra
Afghanistan: A strategic and tactical battle between the Taliban and Islamic State Khorasan Province
Neighbourhood
Aug 31, 2021

Afghanistan: A strategic and tactical battle between the Taliban and Islamic State Khorasan Province

Though small at the moment, the ISKP has the potential to gain momentum from the rebuilding of Afghanistan post US withdrawal

Kabir Taneja
ISKP: The exaggerated threat
Neighbourhood
Aug 29, 2021

ISKP: The exaggerated threat

Sushant Sareen
To start democracy in Afghanistan, we need to stop Pakistan
International Affairs | US Foreign Policy
Aug 21, 2021

To start democracy in Afghanistan, we need to stop Pakistan

| Vijay Sappani
Amoebic, Asymmetric and Anarchic: Countering Terrorism as it Evolves
International Affairs | Indian Foreign Policy | Terrorism
Apr 02, 2021

Amoebic, Asymmetric and Anarchic: Countering Terrorism as it Evolves

Kriti M. Shah
The Biden administration’s inheritance — US-Taliban deal: Review, recalibrate or replace?
Neighbourhood | US Foreign Policy
Jan 31, 2021

The Biden administration’s inheritance — US-Taliban deal: Review, recalibrate or replace?

President Biden has been left in charge of responsibly withdrawing from Afghanistan, while holding the Taliban accountable and not leaving the Afghan

Mahika Sri Krishna
Al Qaeda and the Islamic State’s rivalry in South Asia
Neighbourhood | Indian Foreign Policy
Jan 11, 2021

Al Qaeda and the Islamic State’s rivalry in South Asia

Mohammed Sinan Siyech | Suraj Ganesan
Taliban and Al-Qaeda ties: A threat to the Afghan peace process
Defence and Security
Dec 04, 2020

Taliban and Al-Qaeda ties: A threat to the Afghan peace process

This alliance is still capable of recruiting, training, and executing largescale, coordinated attacks. Hence, a need to see an end to this alliance is

Siddhant Kishore
Analysing the impact of the Taliban deal on jihadist violence in South Asia
US Foreign Policy
Aug 24, 2020

Analysing the impact of the Taliban deal on jihadist violence in South Asia

This deal temporarily shields US and NATO forces in Afghanistan, but has directly harmed Afghan civilians, security forces and allies in the region.

Kriti M. Shah
The Haqqani Network and the failing US-Taliban deal
Terrorism
Jun 29, 2020

The Haqqani Network and the failing US-Taliban deal

While the Afghan government has begun the release of Taliban prisoners and the US prepares for a drawdown in troop numbers, the Taliban’s ties to th

Kriti M. Shah
A deal takes effect in Afghanistan
Neighbourhood | US Foreign Policy
Mar 02, 2020

A deal takes effect in Afghanistan

The US has pledged to lift sanctions against the Taliban and help in lifting multilateral sanctions against the group as well.

Harsh V. Pant
Kashmir blackout: Counterterrorism and an increasingly challenging role of the internet
Privacy and Surveillance
Sep 04, 2019

Kashmir blackout: Counterterrorism and an increasingly challenging role of the internet

The security challenges posed by the online sphere today are not new, nor is India in Kashmir the only state facing questions on the use of the intern

Kabir Taneja | Kriti M. Shah
An Afghanistan pretext behind Kashmir’s ‘reorganisation’?
Neighbourhood | Terrorism
Aug 06, 2019

An Afghanistan pretext behind Kashmir’s ‘reorganisation’?

The fast–tracking of US–Taliban talks, and the following meeting between Trump and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan cannot be sold as one of

Kabir Taneja
Death of the last Bin Laden?
Aug 03, 2019

Death of the last Bin Laden?

If indeed Hamza Bin Laden is dead, the succession battle within Al Qaeda could get muddled.

Kabir Taneja
Terrorist designation battle won, diplomatic war on terror continues
Neighbourhood
May 02, 2019

Terrorist designation battle won, diplomatic war on terror continues

Sushant Sareen
Balakot, counter-terrorism and use of air power
Neighbourhood | Defence and Security | Terrorism
Mar 08, 2019

Balakot, counter-terrorism and use of air power

While every counter-terror theatre works on its own specific requirements and variables, Pakistan is a completely different ball game.

Kabir Taneja | Jonathan Phillips
Understanding the battle of Mosul and the impending 'demise' of the Islamic State
International Affairs | Terrorism
Oct 24, 2016

Understanding the battle of Mosul and the impending 'demise' of the Islamic State

It is not possible to tell if, and how many, Indians from the Middle East have joined or shown an inclination towards the Islamic State.

Kabir Taneja | Jonathan Phillips
Afghanistan since 9/11: Making progress amid violence
International Affairs | Neighbourhood
Sep 12, 2016

Afghanistan since 9/11: Making progress amid violence

The tragedy of 9/11 ended international negligence of Afghanistan’s need to stabilise and develop on a sustainable basis.

| M. Ashraf Haidari