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Abhishek Mishra

Dr. Abhishek Mishra is an Associate Fellow with the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. His research focuses on India and China’s engagement in Africa, aimed at developing partnerships under the framework of South-South cooperation, including a specific focus on maritime security cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region. Abhishek holds a PhD in African Studies from the Department of African Studies, University of Delhi. His PhD thesis is titled “India’s Maritime Cooperation with African Countries in Western Indian Ocean Region.” Abhishek has given a lecture at Naval War College, Goa for the Naval Higher Commander Course on the theme “West IOR Island Nations and East Africa: Politico-Economic Perspective.” He has also participated in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), sponsored by the United States Department of State on the theme “Enhancing Regional Maritime Governance and Cooperation in the QUAD” in October, 2022. He also participated in the Paris Defence Young Leaders programme from 12-16 June 2023, hosted by the Institute for Strategic Research (IRSEM), a research institute of the French Ministry of Armed Forces. Before joining MP-IDSA, Abhishek was working on African issues at the Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi.

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Publication

Abhishek Mishra’s Paper ‘India’s Evolving Role in Supporting African Maritime Security Architecture’ Published in CIMSEC

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Abhishek Mishra’s paper ‘India’s Evolving Role in Supporting African Maritime Security Architecture’ has been published in CIMSEC on 18 June 2025. The need of the hour is for African countries to express unity which is encapsulated under the concept of ‘Sisonke’ meaning “together” in isiXhosa.24 In such endeavours, India, with its operational capability and maritime expertise, could become a key partner in fostering African maritime capacities and creating cooperative frameworks that offer modest and meaningful alternatives for African development and maritime security, writes Dr Mishra. Read Complete Article [+] Disclaimer: The views expressed by the author are personal and do not in any way reflect the views of MP-IDSA or the Government of India.

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Dealings at a China-Africa forum that India must track

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Abhishek Mishra’s article ‘Dealings at a China-Africa forum that India must track’ has been published in ‘The Hindu’ on 03 September 2024.

The stance of African leaders at the FOCAC meet in Beijing could guide India in developing its own partnership with the continent, says Dr Mishra.

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Disclaimer: The views expressed by the author are personal and do not in any way reflect the views of MP-IDSA or the Government of India.

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