Mr Akash Sahu is a Research Analyst with the Centre for Southeast Asia and Oceania at Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi. Click here for detailed profile.
Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Mr Akash Sahu’s article ‘Why it’s so hard to quit Chinese steel’ has been published by ‘Pacific Forum’ on 4 May, 2022.
Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Mr Akash Sahu’s article 'India–Japan economic ties key to regional stability' appeared on the East Asia Forum on 28 April, 2022.
Stronger India–Japan economic ties can help synergise their foreign policy, which is crucial to maintaining the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, says Mr Sahu.
A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the Philippines would be fruitful in not only strengthening the bilateral relations between the two, but also in adding heft to the security architecture of the Indo-Pacific.
A larger exchange of defence business between India and Southeast Asia may consolidate India’s position in the regional security architecture, and also forge greater political alignment with important ASEAN partners.
Research Analyst, MP-IDSA, Mr. Akash Sahu's article 'The strategic calculations in Manila seem to have found New Delhi willing in maintaining the regional Indo-Pacific balance of power' has been published in the Manila Times on December 23, 2021.
Research Analyst Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Mr. Akash Sahu’s co-authored article ‘How AI can be key to water security in China’s Greater Bay Area’ has been published in the South China Morning Post, on October 20, 2021.
There are a variety of areas where the use of AI could help improve water security in the development zone. But this could require policy support at the municipal level, reads the article.
Given its geo-strategic importance, Indonesia’s cooperation is crucial for success of any regional security framework in the Indo-Pacific. It is therefore important that regional powers pay attention to Indonesia’s concern over Australia’s decision to acquire nuclear-powered submarines under the newly constituted AUKUS, especially in view of the increasing US–China rivalry in the region.
Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Mr. Akash Sahu’s article ‘Quad Summit in the Shadow of AUKUS’ has been published in the Deccan Herald on September 23, 2021.
The Quad’s actions can potentially encourage Southeast Asian nations in charting out similar strategies to deal with Chinese harassment in the South China Sea, says Mr. Sahu.
Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Mr Akash Sahu’s article ‘India and Vietnam: Contemplating Ways to a Stronger Relationship’ was published in South Asia Journal on August 31, 2021.
Greater and more transparent dialogue between the two governments can help identify provocative stances for careful consideration, and boost qualitative collaboration for mutual benefit, says Mr Sahu.
India and the Philippines: Towards a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the Philippines would be fruitful in not only strengthening the bilateral relations between the two, but also in adding heft to the security architecture of the Indo-Pacific.