Abhishek Mishra

France’s Pivot towards Anglophone Africa after Sahelian Exit

France is attempting to cultivate closer ties with Anglophone African nations, where its historical baggage of colonialism is less pronounced.

Abhishek Mishra |
January 13, 2025 |
IDSA Comments

Evolution of African Maritime Security: Imperatives, Governance and Challenges

In an African context, the process of developing an agenda for maritime security has been relatively new despite the continent being completely surrounded by water. For long periods of time, African nations tended to be labelled as ‘sea blind,’ which implied that they ignored the vital importance of their waters and the maritime domain.

Mozambique’s Presidential Elections and Implications for India’s Energy Security

The results of Mozambique’s presidential elections have key implications not only for regional security in southern Africa but also for India’s quest for energy security.

Abhishek Mishra |
October 16, 2024 |
IDSA Comments

SADC mission withdrawal from Mozambique: Implications for the fight against insurgency in Cabo Delgado

Abhishek Mishra |
January-June 2024 |
Africa Trends

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.

Hits and Misses of United States’ Africa Policy under Biden

The Biden administration’s Africa policy had to contend with military interventions, complex electoral transitions, fragile peace agreements and humanitarian crises.

Abhishek Mishra |
August 08, 2024 |
Issue Brief

Emerging Security Competition and Challenges in the Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa is experiencing a wave of geopolitical realignment even as territorial disputes, competition for scarce resources, among other challenges continue to remain dominant.

Abhishek Mishra |
19 April 2024 |
Issue Brief

Maritime Security Architecture and Western Indian Ocean: India’s Stakes

The Indian Navy can be expected to continue to use its significant deterrent and punitive capabilities to protect the sea lanes of communications in the Western Indian Ocean.

Abhishek Mishra |
January 18, 2024 |
IDSA Comments

Tanzania: A Key Partner for India in the Western Indian Ocean Region

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s visit to India from 8 to 10 October 2023 has injected fresh impetus into India–Tanzania bilateral ties.

The China–Africa Peace and Security Forum: Practical Outcomes or Same Old Rhetoric?

China’s security engagement in Africa has grown to encompass aspects relating to police and law enforcement cooperation, conflict mediation, and professional military education.