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Ruchita Beri is a Senior Research Associate and Centre Coordinator, Africa, Latin America, Caribbean and United Nations Centre at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi. She researches on international relations, political economy and security of Sub-Saharan Africa, India–Africa relations and Emerging Powers in Africa and the Indian Ocean region. She is currently the President of the African Studies Association of India, a member of the Africa Committee of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and serves on the Executive Board of the Forum for Indian Development Cooperation (FIDC). She was also a member of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (FICCI) Task Force on Blue Economy.
Ms. Beri has participated in many international conferences and regularly lectures at several institutions in India, such as the National Defence College, Foreign Service Institute, Army War College and the Defence Services Staff College. She is the Editor of Africa Trends a quarterly magazine published by MP-IDSA and is a member of the Editorial Committee of the journal Africa Review published byBrill, the Editorial Board of Austral: Brazilian Journal of Strategy & International Relations published by the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul or UFRGS), Brazil and is also a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Development Cooperation Review.
She has edited and co-edited several books including India and Africa: Common Security Challenges for the Next Decade (Pentagon Press, 2016), Food Governance in India: Rights, Security and Challenges in the global sphere (Routledge. 2022), India and Africa: Enhancing Mutual Engagement (Pentagon Press, 2013), Africa and Energy Security (Academic Foundation, 2009),and a monograph United Nations Security Council Reform: Perspectives and Prospects (IDSA, 2014). She has also published numerous articles and book chapters and is a regular contributor to broadcast media. She has an M.Phil in African Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and an advanced diploma on Conflict Studies from the Department of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University, Sweden.
Coup in Sudan
The recent coup in Sudan may have several ramifications for the country as well as for the stability in the region as it connects North Africa, Horn of Africa and the Sahel region. It may intensify the territorial disputes and escalate tensions between Sudan and its neighbouring countries and could also affect its trade ties with countries like India.
Rising Terrorism in Mozambique
The rising terrorism in Mozambique is a matter of concern both for the region and the international community. While the combined efforts of Mozambican armed forces and the troops from Rwanda and SADC countries have had some impact in curbing terrorism in the country, there is a need for a comprehensive policy to tackle the situation.
India and Tanzania: Cooperation in Healthcare
Senior Research Associate, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms. Ruchita Beri’s article ‘India and Tanzania: Co-operation in Health Care’ has been published in The Diplomatist on September 28, 2021.
The current pandemic provides an opportunity for India and Tanzania to enhance their cooperation and work in sync to achieve their shared aspirations of universal access to healthcare, says Ms. Beri.
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New Momentum in India-Mauritius Ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to Mauritius on February 22-23, 2021 strengthens India’s partnership with the key Indian Ocean island country across the economic, health and security spheres.
India’s Vaccine Maitri with Africa
India’s Vaccine Maitri initiative will help African countries in the fight against the COVID pandemic and foster stronger ties based on the principle of South-South cooperation.
Mauritius-India Partnership
Senior Research Associate, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms Ruchita Beri’s article 'Mauritius-India Partnership’ has been published in the special edition of Diplomacy and Beyond Plus: A Journal of Foreign Policy and National Affairs.
India and Mauritius share a mutually beneficial partnership grounded in time tested cultural bond, as well as strategic considerations. In recent years Mauritius has emerged as a gateway to the African continent, writes Ms. Beri.
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Towards India–Japan Development Cooperation in Africa
Senior Research Associate, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms. Ruchita Beri published a chapter ‘Towards India–Japan Development Cooperation in Africa’ in Chaturvedi, Sachin, Prakash, Anita, Dash, Priyadarshi (Eds.) Asia-Africa Growth Corridor: Development and Cooperation in Indo-Pacific, published by Springer, Singapore, 2020.
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India and Mexico: Celebrating 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations
India and Mexico can jointly push for an effective response to international terrorism, reforming the multilateral system, and the adoption of a comprehensive approach to promoting international peace and security.
Africa in the Global Order: Indian Perspective
As a continent with vast natural, mineral and energy resources, Africa’s global significance in today’s world cannot be disputed. In recent years, Africa has become the centre of global attention with both traditional powers and emerging powers like China, India, Japan, and others engaging the countries in the region. Four specific developments denote the growing importance of Africa in the global order.
COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact on South Africa
South Africa has utilised the opportunity provided by the COVID-19 pandemic to consolidate its regional leadership and augment connections with major external partners like India.