Abhishek Sharma is a Research Assistant with ORF’s Strategic Studies Programme. His research focuses on the Indo-Pacific regional security and geopolitical developments with a special focus on Northeast Asia.
He worked as a Research Associate with the Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS). He has been a Non-Resident Kelly Fellow with Pacific Forum and NASC Fellow with Takshashila Institution. Abhishek graduated in International Relations from South Asian University in 2021. His writings have been featured in several publications including Lowy Institute, Nikkei Asia, East Asian Forum, Binding Hook, NK News, South Korea Pro, and SCMP. He has also published for peer-reviewed journal.
Commentaries
All’s not well between the US and Japan amid Trump’s return to power
Men, media and MAGA deepen South Korea’s split
Why export controls are the weapon of choice in US-China tech war
2024: A jackpot year for North Korea’s cyber criminals
India’s firmer attempts at mineral diplomacy
In South Korea, a dangerous blurring of civil-military lines — and a silver lining
South Korea’s tribulation amid regional flux
After Six Hours Of Turmoil, What Next For South Korea?
Russia and North Korea Join Forces in the War Against Ukraine: Global Ramifications
There’s a history to opposition towards an Asian NATO
China’s warning shots with minerals that run the world