Mohanasakthivel J

ECOWAS can reassert its role as a central driver of West Africa’s economic integration and political stability with sustained political will and coordinated policy implementation.

• Mohanasakthivel J |
• July 28, 2025 |
• IDSA Comments

The Quad can offer a compelling, inclusive alternative to China’s mineral dominance through an Africa-centered critical minerals strategy.

• Mohanasakthivel J |
• July 18, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

T.V. Paul’s The Unfinished Quest: India’s Search for Major Power Status from Nehru to Modi provides a rigorous and thought-provoking examination of India’s long-standing aspiration for global recognition. As a distinguished scholar of International Relations, Paul blends historical insights, theoretical frameworks, and empirical data to explore India’s evolving status aspirations, geopolitical constraints, and internal contradictions.

• Mohanasakthivel J |
• January-February 2025 |
• Strategic Analysis

The Ankara Declaration marks a significant step in Ethiopia's push for Red Sea access, fostering cooperation with Somalia while easing regional tensions.

• Mohanasakthivel J |
• December 27, 2024 |
• IDSA Comments

Ethiopia's foreign policy priorities in the Horn of Africa on maritime access and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam have fuelled tensions with both Somalia and Egypt.

• Mohanasakthivel J |
• October 24, 2024 |
• IDSA Comments

• Mohanasakthivel J |
• January-June 2024 |
• Africa Trends

Ukraine's renewed focus on Africa starkly contrasts with Russia's entrenched relationships across the continent.

• Mohanasakthivel J |
• August 21, 2024 |
• IDSA Comments

Haiti’s plight underscores the urgent need for a unified international response, with the need for the United States to play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and implementing sustainable solutions.

• Mohanasakthivel J |
• April 04, 2024 |
• Issue Brief

The Economic Community of West African States has encountered significant challenges in its efforts to address the recent spate of military coups that have destabilised the region.

• Mohanasakthivel J |
• March 21, 2024 |
• Issue Brief

Nigeria's leadership of ECOWAS presents a pivotal opportunity to navigate the challenges related to coups and terrorism in the West African region.

• Mohanasakthivel J |
• August 23, 2023 |
• Issue Brief