Saman Ayesha Kidwai@SMPIDSA

Research Analyst (Counter-Terrorism Centre), MP-IDSA. Views are personal and do not reflect those of the institute or GOI.

Joined September 2021
Saman Ayesha Kidwai retweeted
Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi
@IDSAIndia
Oct 9
The Resurging Tide of Resource Nationalism in the Global South By: @SMPIDSA Resource nationalism has intensified because of the staggering impact of energy insecurity and the growing demand for a transition to green energy. idsa.in/publisher/comments/t…

The Resurging Tide of Resource Nationalism in the Global South - MP-IDSA

Resource nationalism has resurged across the Global South in the 2020s—including in Latin American, Southeast Asian and African countries—more than half a century after its initial surge. Simply put,...

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@IDSAIndia
Sep 14
25 years of the Global War on Terror By: @SMPIDSA Despite significant successes, strategic fatigue vis-à-vis the fight against terrorism animates the post-9/11 world order. idsa.in/publisher/issuebrief…

25 years of the Global War on Terror - MP-IDSA

Summary The kinetic successes achieved as part of the Global War on Terror over a quarter of a century, while critical in the fight against global terrorism, have been significantly… Continue reading...

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Saman Ayesha Kidwai retweeted
Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi
@IDSAIndia
Jul 29
The BRICS 2026 Energy Ministers’ Communiqué By Saman Ayesha Kidwai The 2026 communiqué reflects BRICS nations' reimagining of energy security, anchored in tech-centric innovation, Global South-led governance, and resilience. idsa.in/publisher/comments/t…

The BRICS 2026 Energy Ministers’ Communiqué - MP-IDSA

Introduction The June 2026 communiqué released following the 11th Energy Ministers’ Meeting held under India’s BRICS chairmanship reflected a growing recognition among the member countries about the...

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Saman Ayesha Kidwai retweeted
Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi
@IDSAIndia
Jul 16
Digitally Enabled Radicalisation and Violent Extremism in India By Saman Ayesha Kidwai Digitally enabled radicalisation and violent extremism will increasingly shape India’s emerging security calculus. idsa.in/publisher/issuebrief…
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Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi
@IDSAIndia
May 25
.@SMPIDSA Associate Fellow spoke on "Global Youth Radicalisation". @dradilrasheed Research Fellow chaired the session. @IDSAIndia scholars participated in the lively discussion.
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Saman Ayesha Kidwai retweeted
Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi
@IDSAIndia
May 5
UAE’s Exit from OPEC and OPEC+: Strategic Drivers By: @SMPIDSA The UAE’s exit from OPEC and OPEC+ signals a transformation in global energy governance, driven by competing interests and the securitisation of energy. idsa.in/publisher/issuebrief…

UAE’s Exit from OPEC and OPEC+: Strategic Drivers - MP-IDSA

Summary The UAE’s exit from the intergovernmental groupings of OPEC and OPEC+ has introduced a new dilemma for the global energy market. In addition to security and geopolitical drivers, simmering…...

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Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi
@IDSAIndia
Apr 24
The Resilience and Internationalisation of ISIS Somalia By: @SMPIDSA ISIS Somalia has demonstrated ideological and organisational resilience with echoing ramifications for the violent extremist landscape. idsa.in/publisher/issuebrief…

The Resilience and Internationalisation of ISIS Somalia - MP-IDSA

Summary Despite being territorially and numerically limited in scope, ISIS Somalia has emerged as a key enabler within the global terror ecosystem and a successor to ISIS Central. It has… Continue...

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Saman Ayesha Kidwai retweeted
Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi
@IDSAIndia
Apr 6
Extremist Resilience in Africa By: @SMPIDSA Violent non-state actors across Africa have demonstrated ideological and operational resilience and have used violence to extract concessions from states. idsa.in/publisher/issuebrief…

Extremist Resilience in Africa - MP-IDSA

Summary As coercive actors capable of sustained campaigns, violent non-state actors across Africa have leveraged their violent activities to extract concessions from states. The broader Sahel region...

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Saman Ayesha Kidwai retweeted
Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi
@IDSAIndia
Apr 6
MP-IDSA Terror Tracker CURRENT ISSUE | APRIL 2026 idsa.in/news-digest/terror-t…
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Saman Ayesha Kidwai retweeted
Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi
@IDSAIndia
Mar 25
AI and Extremist Propaganda: An Assessment By: @SMPIDSA The future wave of violent extremism will be increasingly decentralised, AI-driven, and post-organisational, requiring a new-age counter-violent extremist framework. idsa.in/publisher/issuebrief…

AI and Extremist Propaganda: An Assessment - MP-IDSA

Summary AI has rapidly accelerated the transformation of the global violent extremist landscape by acting as a force multiplier in the manufacturing and dissemination of extremist propaganda. This...

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Saman Ayesha Kidwai retweeted
Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi
@IDSAIndia
Mar 2
MP-IDSA Terror Tracker CURRENT ISSUE | MARCH 2026 idsa.in/news-digest/terror-t…
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Saman Ayesha Kidwai retweeted
Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi
@IDSAIndia
Mar 2
The Afghan Taliban’s Many Challenges By: @SMPIDSA The Taliban is navigating strained relations with Pakistan externally while confronting the threat posed by ISKP and deepening socio-political fault lines internally. idsa.in/publisher/comments/t…
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Saman Ayesha Kidwai retweeted
Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi
@IDSAIndia
Feb 18
Balochistan’s Escalating Insurgency: A Strained Security Landscape By: @SMPIDSA The Baloch question and the ongoing conflict represent the limits of coercive state measures and strategic containment in confronting a festering internal political challenge idsa.in/publisher/comments/b…

Balochistan’s Escalating Insurgency: A Strained Security Landscape - MP-IDSA

The series of 12 coordinated attacks carried out by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) between 30 and 31 January 2026, targeting military installations, banks, prisons and police stations across...

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Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi
@IDSAIndia
Feb 9
Syrian ISIS Prisoner Transfers to Iraq: Challenges By: @SMPIDSA The transfer of Syrian ISIS prisoners to Iraq overlooks structural vulnerabilities within Iraqi society that are likely to intensify as the process unfolds. idsa.in/publisher/comments/s…

Syrian ISIS Prisoner Transfers to Iraq: Challenges - MP-IDSA

Introduction The recent decision of the United States, Syria and Iraq to initiate the transfer of approximately 7,000 ISIS prisoners from Syria to Iraq has widely been viewed as a… Continue reading...

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Saman Ayesha Kidwai retweeted
Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi
@IDSAIndia
Feb 2
MP-IDSA Terror Tracker CURRENT ISSUE | FEB 2026 idsa.in/news-digest/terror-t…
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Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi
@IDSAIndia
Jan 23
Syria Ceasefire Agreement: A Fragile Truce By: @SMPIDSA The 18 January 2026 ceasefire agreement contains inherent vulnerabilities that could derail sustainable peace from taking root in post-war Syria. idsa.in/publisher/comments/s…

Syria Ceasefire Agreement: A Fragile Truce - MP-IDSA

Introduction The ceasefire agreement announced on 18 January 2026 between Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Commander, Mazloum Kobani, alias Mazloum Abidi, marks...

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Saman Ayesha Kidwai retweeted
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Jan 2
'How Gen-Z is changing the violent extremist landscape online' Saman Ayesha Kidwai @SMPIDSA, Research Analyst (Counter Terrorism Centre) at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, writes theprint.in/opinion/gen-z-ex…

How Gen-Z is changing the violent extremist landscape online

The evolving extremist threat now hinges on young people online, demanding new strategies beyond traditional counter-terror models.

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Jan 2
'How Gen-Z is changing the violent extremist landscape online' Saman Ayesha Kidwai @SMPIDSA, Research Analyst (Counter Terrorism Centre) at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, writes theprint.in/opinion/gen-z-ex…

How Gen-Z is changing the violent extremist landscape online

The evolving extremist threat now hinges on young people online, demanding new strategies beyond traditional counter-terror models.

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Gen-Z and Reconfiguration of the Violent Extremist Landscape By: @SMPIDSA Gen-Z has reconfigured the violent extremist landscape globally, with its implications often amplified by the digital ecosystem. idsa.in/publisher/issuebrief…
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MP-IDSA Terror Tracker CURRENT ISSUE | DEC 2025 idsa.in/news-digest/terror-t…
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