Abhishek Verma

Dr. Abhishek Verma is a Research Analyst at the Internal Security Centre at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi. He has completed his Master’s in International Studies from School of International Studies (SIS), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.
He has completed PhD from Centre for International Politics, Organisation and Disarmament (CIPOD), SIS, JNU. His doctoral thesis focused on “Oligopoly in International Relations: A Study of 50 years of the Nuclear Non- Proliferation Treaty”. His areas of research include International security, nuclear & arms control issues, Indian Foreign Policy and US-China Great power rivalry.
Before Joining MP-IDSA, Dr Verma did his internship in several IR think tanks like The Kootneeti, The Takshashila Institution (China Studies Program), Chennai Centre for China Studies (C3S) and Foreign Policy Research Centre. His publications include multiple research articles, occasional papers and monographs on China, great power rivalry and, arms control & nuclear issues. He has also reviewed several books for the Journals like Strategic Analysis, International Studies, Journal of Strategic Security and Millennial Asia.
He has also written several book chapters on India’s approach to nuclear disarmament, Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty, Strategic Patience in Nuclear decision making in India and China, and Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention. His most recent work is a monograph titled “Emerging Nuclear Dynamics in West Asia and Northeast Asia: Exploring New Proliferation Potential“.

Research Analyst

Publication

Africa’s Emerging Nuclear Energy Landscape: An Appraisal

Africa’s growing interest in nuclear energy is closely linked to one of the continent’s most pressing challenges: how to provide reliable and affordable electricity while supporting economic growth. For decades, many African countries have struggled with inadequate electricity generation, weak transmission networks and unequal access to power. At the same time, African economies are expanding, cities are growing rapidly, and governments are seeking to develop industries that require reliable electricity. Climate change has added another dimension to this challenge by increasing pressure to reduce dependence on carbon-intensive energy sources. These developments have encouraged several African countries to reconsider nuclear power as part of their long-term energy strategies.

Abhishek Verma’s Monograph ‘Emerging Nuclear Dynamics in West Asia and Northeast Asia: Exploring New Proliferation Potential’ published by CAPSS

Research Analyst, Dr Abhishek Verma’s Monograph ‘Emerging Nuclear Dynamics in West Asia and Northeast Asia: Exploring New Proliferation Potential’ has been published by the Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies (CAPSS). The Monograph offers a rigorous and timely analysis of nuclear proliferation risks in two of the world’s most volatile regions in terms of nuclear proliferation risks. Read Complete Article [+]