The Changing Jihadist Threat in India: Indian Mujahideen’s ISIS Link
Synopsis
Indian jihadi groups, such as the Indian Mujahideen, have not pledged allegiance to Al Qaeda or ISIS. Yet many of their members have joined the ranks of ISIS in Syria and Iraq. This is a game changer to jihadism in India, and is significant to the security of the region.
Strengthening Energy Security: Key to Sustainable Development in Asia
With the growing urgency of energy security in an era of climate change, the option to increase the share of renewables and nuclear energy in the energy mix will increasingly become attractive in Asia. Correspondingly, enhancing regional collaborations can play a vital role in ensuring energy security in a sustainable manner including exploring clean energy and upholding the safe use of nuclear power.
Elusive Peace in Afghanistan: Taliban Control More Territory
The capture of Kunduz in northern Afghanistan shows the Taliban ability to strike at urban centres away from their southern strongholds. The Afghan government is dependent on the continued presence of US forces and peace remains elusive.
Asian Democracies and Thailand’s Military Takeover
The military coup in Thailand has presented Asian democracies with a test case for their commitment to upholding democratic norms in the region.
Perception and Misperception in American and Chinese Views of the Other
The underlying beliefs that people in the United States and China hold toward each other in the security realm are likely to influence, directly or indirectly, each side’s foreign policy with regard to the bilateral relationship.
ISIS in Afghanistan: A Growing Threat to Pakistan?
Synopsis
The ISIS chapter in Afghanistan has emerged as an imminent threat to the region, specifically after it gained control of areas in the Nangarhar province. The province’s critical location along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border and the group’s readiness to feed demand for narcotics trade grant it strength.