
Abhishek Sharma is a Junior Fellow 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.
Abhishek has a PhD from University of Delhi. He has worked as a Research Associate with the Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies (CAPSS). 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, The Hindu, Nikkei Asia, East Asian Forum, Binding Hook, NK News, South Korea Pro, and SCMP.
Commentaries
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Nov 16, 2025Trump’s Asia Visit: Key Lessons for India in Securing a Fair Deal with the US
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Nov 12, 2025Balancing External Pressures and Internal Restraints, Japan Turns Toward Active Defence
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Sep 19, 2025How Maga Support is Firing up the Far-Right in South Korea and Japan
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Sep 01, 2025Japan’s Security Assistance in South Asia Faces Constraints. Friends Can Help
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Aug 13, 2025Japan battles a leadership void
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Jul 28, 2025Thailand-Cambodia standoff could spiral out of control if both sides don’t stand down
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Apr 13, 2025Yoon impeachment saga might be over, but South Korea remains a society divided
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Mar 22, 2025All’s not well between the US and Japan amid Trump’s return to power
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Feb 24, 2025Men, media and MAGA deepen South Korea’s split
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Jan 06, 2025Why export controls are the weapon of choice in US-China tech war
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Jan 06, 20252024: A jackpot year for North Korea’s cyber criminals
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Dec 16, 2024India’s firmer attempts at mineral diplomacy