Abhishek Mishra

Africa Researcher @IDSAIndia 🇮🇳Previously @orfonline | Ph.D. in African Studies | Maritime Security, Western Indian Ocean | Tweets are Personal

[Abhishek Mishra @Mishraesque]

As India explores 2+1 projects in #WesternIndianOcean I analyse why enhancing western #maritimesecurity is critical for deepening #IndiaAfrica #maritime co-op. Thank you @abhijit227 for valuable insights on the paper.
@samirsaran @SecretaryEr @indiannavy
https://t.co/RCnWx055zf

[Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi @IDSAIndia]

The #AfricaDay2026 Conference on the theme “Africa–India Partnership: Towards a common Future” – has begun. The Welcome Address was delivered by DG @SujanChinoy @IDSAIndia

[Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi @IDSAIndia]

.@IDSAIndia commemorates #AfricaDay2026 with an event themed on “India-Africa Partnership: Towards a Common Future”. Welcome remarks by @SujanChinoy DG MP-IDSA. Inaugural address by Hon’ble MoS MEA @KVSinghMPGonda & Special remarks by H.E. Mohamed Maliki, Amb of Morocco in India.

[CRF India @ChintanResearch]

Our esteemed speakers are ready to share their perspectives!

From policymakers and diplomats to business leaders and academic experts, our upcoming conference on “𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚–𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬” will bring together diverse voices shaping the future of #IndiaEastAfrica economic engagement.

The discussions will explore trade, investment, private sector experiences, and pathways for stronger regional collaboration.

📅 15 May 2026
🕙 10 am onwards
📍 India International Centre, New Delhi
🔗 https://t.co/Mu3Cy1a4YA

Last few seats remaining. Register now!

@priyadarshi_crf | Anisa Kapufi Mbega | @IndiainTanzania | Amit Singh | @Psm_cuts | @debajitpalit | @ajaydubey | @MalukiPatrick | @Mishraesque | @DrManishKarmwar | Bashabi Gupta | @Bidishabh |
#CRFEvent #IndiaAfrica #EconomicIntegration #TradeAndInvestment #ChintanResearchFoundation

[Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi @IDSAIndia]

MP-IDSA Monograph

Situating Africa in the Indo-Pacific construct the Role of India and External Powers
By: @Mishraesque

https://t.co/MdPsCSYAyc

[Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi @IDSAIndia]

. @mishraesque is speaking on ‘Resilience, Energy and Maritime Security in Mozambique: Assessing India’s Role in Supporting Mozambique’s #Development’ at the 16th South Asia Conference.
#SAC2026 #energy #maritime #security

[Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi @IDSAIndia]

Is BRICS Plus Evolving Into a Quasi-Security Community?
By: @Mishraesque
The ‘Will for Peace’ naval exercises demonstrated China’s capacity to convene diverse members around a shared security agenda.

https://t.co/5GQusC6Am7

[ICWA @ICWA_NewDelhi]

Listen to our Chair Amb. Rajiv Bhatiya @bhatia_rk, Former Indian High Commissioner to South Africa and Kenya and Panellists Dr. Abhishek Mishra @Mishraesque, Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar-Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis @IDSAIndia, Dr. Samir Bhattacharya, Associate Fellow, Observer Research Foundation @orfonline, Dr. Godfred Bonnah Nkansah, Academic Faculty Member, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Ghana, Expert Discussant, Dr. Ruchita Beri @BeriRuchita, Senior Fellow, Vivekananda International Foundation @vifindia and our in-house expert Ms. Nandini Khandelwal @NandiniKha55573, Research Analyst, ICWA as they share their insights on the sidelines of the #ICWA Panel Discussion on "Gen Z-led Digital Voices Reshaping Africa: Patterns and Implications" on 15 January 2026 at #SapruHouse in conversation with Ms. Avni Sablok @SablokAvni, Research Associate & Social Media Coordinator, ICWA.

[Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi @IDSAIndia]

Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland: Implications for Alliances in the Red Sea Basin
By: @Mishraesque & Afroz Khan
Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland has significant implications for peace, security and stability in the Horn of Africa.

https://t.co/2VLGmC3Twr

[Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi @IDSAIndia]

.@Rajeeshputhen Research Fellow, presented on “US National Security Strategy 2025: Competing for Power in a Fragmenting World” at the Monday Morning Meeting. The session was moderated by @Mishraesque . DG @SujanChinoy and scholars from @IDSAIndia enriched the discussion.

[Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi @IDSAIndia]

MP-IDSA Africa Digest
CURRENT ISSUE | OCT 2025

https://t.co/Oe5keE9gA8

[Abhishek Mishra @Mishraesque]

My article on the #GenZ protests in #Morocco #Madagascar & Digital Activism in #Africa 👇👇
https://t.co/zzoBzAMjec

[Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi @IDSAIndia]

‘Gen-Z’ Protests and Digital Activism in Africa
By: @Mishraesque
‘Gen Z’ protesters in Morocco and Madagascar are leveraging digital tools to mobilise people and force political systems to address grievances.

https://t.co/7Pd8kvDfwu

[Abhishek Mishra @Mishraesque]

@ravirajakk Yes & from south Africa too

[Asianet News English @AsianetNewsEN]

In Asianet News' 'In Focus' series by @HeenaSharma0819, Africa Expert Dr. Abhishek Mishra @Mishraesque breaks down the causes and implications of the Gen Z 212 protests sweeping Morocco since late September 2025. Find out what's driving this decentralized movement.

Watch: https://t.co/1PJNZd1Vr7

#GenZ212 #MoroccoProtests #YouthMovement #AbhishekMishra #InFocus #MoroccanYouth #SocialJustice #HealthcareReform

[Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi @IDSAIndia]

Africa’s New Leadership and Resource Nationalism
By: @Mishraesque
Africa’s new breed of leaders are renegotiating their role in the fast-changing world order with critical minerals as an important bargaining chip.

https://t.co/leCAr4axa2

[Abhishek Mishra @Mishraesque]

My latest article on Africa’s New Leadership and Resource Nationalism @IDSAIndia
The new breed of #African leadership are attempting to renegotiate their place and role in the fast-changing world order with #criticalminerals as an imp bargaining chip

https://t.co/TJAtdlz76L

[Abhishek Mishra @Mishraesque]

Quoted in this @ADFmagazine piece underlying why #maritimesecurity has emerged as a vital subset of broader #Africa #India ties 👇

https://t.co/qwpMPds9am

[Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi @IDSAIndia]

.@Mishraesque presented his Fellow Seminar on Maritime Capacity Building in the WIO: Analysing the role of IMO,  UNODC & EU at @IDSAIndia chaired by @shekhar19541 . Discussants @MontyKhanna2308 @abhayspk & @RVignesh90 . DG @SujanChinoy & scholars enriched the discussion.

[Abhishek Mishra @Mishraesque]

Published an article on the Journal of Indian Ocean Studies, Vol. 33, No. 1, January - April 2025, a UGC-CARE Listed Journal on, "China’s dual pathway of Security Activism and Political Influence Operations in Africa"

#Africa #China #secuity #peace #globalsecurity #AfricanUnion

[Abhishek Mishra @Mishraesque]

Incredibly grateful to Indian Amb to Portugal @prkundal & @ipdal_oficial for the opportunity to contribute in this imp Strategic Triangle Dialogue b/w Latin America-Europe-Africa.
Lisbon is a wonderful city 😀

[Puneet Roy Kundal @prkundal]

Delighted to receive Dr. Abhishek Mishra @Mishraesque from @IDSAIndia in office. Thanks to @ipdal_oficial for facilitating his participation in the Strategic Triangle Summit. His presence added the Indian perspective to the topic of stability and security in a multipolar world.