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Books
2019, India’s Pursuit of Energy Security: Domestic Measures, Foreign Policy and Geopolitics (New Delhi: Sage Publications, 2019) Pp.440, Sage Publications, https://au.sagepub.com/en-gb/oce/india%E2%80%99s-pursuit-of-energy-security/book269889#description
,2017, Indian Lobbying and Its Influence in US Decision Making Post-Cold War ( New Delhi: Sage Publications,2017),Pp.332, Sage Publications, New Delhi, https://au.sagepub.com/en-gb/oce/indian-lobbying-and-its-influence-in-us-decision-making/book257644
,Book Chapters
2022, 'The COVID-19 Pandemic and BRICS Response: Cooperation, Constrains and Geopolitics', in Kumar R; Mehra MK; Raman VG; Sundriyal M (ed.), Locating BRICS in the Global Order: Perspectives from the Global South, Taylor & Francis Group, Routledge, London, https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.4324/9781003148074/locating-brics-global-order-rajan-kumar-meeta-keswani-mehra-venkat-raman-meenakshi-sundriyal
,2016, '“Strategic Partners in the Indo-Pacific”', in Choudhary Y; Chowdhury A (ed.), Narendra Modi and the World The Ring View Inside Out, Bloomsbury India, New Delhi, http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/narendra-modi-and-the-world-9789385936715/
,2015, 'A Shift from Identity Politics in the 2014 India Election: The BJP towards Moderation', in Thorsen E; Sreedharan C (ed.), India Election 2014: First Reflections, The Centre for the Study of Journalism, Culture and CommunityBournemouth University, Poole, England, pp. 15 - 30, https://research.bournemouth.ac.uk/2015/04/new-book-india-election-2014-first-reflections/
,2014, 'India and Energy Security', in Sovacool B (ed.), Energy Security: Six Volume Set, Sage Publications, London, http://www.worldcat.org/title/energy-security/oclc/1010613238?referer=br&ht=edition
,2011, 'Indian Americans: Migrational Pattern, Professional Success, Cultural Emergence and their Political Activism', in Dubey A (ed.), Indian Diaspora: Contributions to their New Home, Organisation for Diaspora Initiatives in collaboration with MD Publications, New Delhi, pp. 49 - 82
,2007, 'American Counter-terrorism Measures: An Appraisal', in Transnational Terrorism: Perspectives on Motives, Measures & Impacts, Reference Press, New Delhi, pp. 266 - 292
,Journal articles
2024, 'The quad on a roll', New Zealand International Review, 49, pp. 16 - 18, https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.T2024051800000490851393592
,2023, 'No stopping in tightening India-Australia ties', New Zealand International Review, 48, pp. 13 - 16, https://search.informit.org/doi/abs/10.3316/informit.166157483926811?casa_token=_rlk5osSz7gAAAAA%3AAMWZyZbhSQt9rh9nQD39AHc9DePydWCvExBNLD3LMxQPa36wJXUTSTXeoANnHDp12-YIFbboo5Vi0g
,2021, 'Galwan Valley, Covid and Great Power Politics in the Indo-Pacific', Faultlines, 27, pp. 1 - 25, https://satp.org/faultline?fbclid=IwAR1T3ISFagDesM1ZiOg-br_2cjYA7Kkxw3Yysc-BtozYZnVjTRvdpBvU8yo
,2021, 'India–China Border Disputes and Strategic Rivalry in the Indo-Pacific', Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs, pp. 20 - 23, https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Portals/10/JIPA/IndoPacificPerspectives/June%202021/IPP%20June%202021.pdf
,2021, 'Bolstering the Quad beyond military dimensions', East Asia Forum, https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2021/04/30/bolstering-the-quad-beyond-its-military-dimensions/
,2020, 'Contest for the Indo-Pacific: Why China Won’t Map the Future (Book Review)', Strategic Analysis of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis, 44, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09700161.2020.1809204
,2020, 'The recent deadly India-China border clash', New Zealand International Review, 45, pp. 4 - 7, https://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=387528554854496;res=IELHSS
,2019, 'India and Australia towards a Comprehensive Partnership in the Indo-Pacific Region', Diplomatist, 7, pp. 22 - 25, https://view.joomag.com/diplomatist-magazine-diplomatist-march-2019/0889186001552546290?short
,2018, 'India in Australia’s Strategic Framing in the Indo–Pacific', Strategic Analysis, 42, pp. 69 - 83, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09700161.2018.1439328
,2018, 'NZ-India Tapping the Potential', NZ-India Economic Update, http://www.ita.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/NZITA-NZIndiaEconomicUpdateOct18.pdf
,2017, 'Australia-US Security Alliance and the Strategic Geometry in Indo-Pacific Region: An Evaluation', Artha- Journal of Social Sciences, 16, pp. 39 - 60, http://dx.doi.org/10.12724/ajss.43.3
,2017, 'New Zealand-India Relations: A Step Forward', New Zealand International Review, 42, http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=532808257353826;res=IELHSS
,2016, 'The US-Australia Security Alliance and Turmoil in the Indo-Pacific Region', Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, http://journal.georgetown.edu/the-u-s-australia-security-alliance-and-turmoil-in-the-indo-pacific-region/
,2015, 'The United States and India: A Vital Partnership', Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, https://www.georgetownjournalofinternationalaffairs.org/online-edition/the-united-states-and-india-a-vital-partnership
,2015, 'India-Israeli Relationship: The Evolving Partnership', Israel Affairs, 21, pp. 620 - 632, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13537121.2015.1076189
,2014, 'Australia and India’s Nuclear Deal: A New beginning in the India-Australia Relationship', SAIS Review of International Affairs, https://www.saisreview.org/2014/10/22/australia-and-indias-nuclear-deal-a-new-beginning-in-the-india-australia-relationship/
,2014, 'India's Expanding Foreign Policy in the Asia Pacific Region: Implications and Prospects for the India- New Zealand Relationship', Maritime Affairs: Journal of the National Maritime Foundation of India, 10, pp. 54 - 74, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09733159.2014.928429
,2014, 'The World’s Largest Democracy at Polls: An Insight into the Indian Parliamentary Election', ”, Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, https://www.georgetownjournalofinternationalaffairs.org/online-edition/the-worlds-largest-democracy-is-at-polls-an-insight-into-the-indian-parliamentary-election-2014
,2014, 'India Votes: Modi Landslide', New Zealand International Review, 39, https://nz.vlex.com/vid/india-votes-modi-landslide-636314013?_ga=2.222266139.266236154.1541729960-240345376.1541729960
,2014, 'India: New Focus, New Opportunities', New Zealand International Review, 39, https://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=774034814586101;res=IELNZC
,2013, 'The US-India Strategic Partnership: An Overview of a Defence and Nuclear Courtship', Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, https://www.georgetownjournalofinternationalaffairs.org/online-edition/the-u-s-india-strategic-partnership-an-overview-of-defense-and-nuclear-courtship-by-ashok-sharma
,2013, 'US-India Defence Industry Collaborations: Trends, Challenges and Prospects,', Maritime Affairs: Journal of the National Maritime Foundation of India, 9, pp. 129 - 147, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09733159.2013.798104
,2013, 'Counter-terrorism Cooperation in the Indo-US Strategic Framework', India Quarterly: a journal of international affairs, 68, pp. 315 - 30, https://www.jstor.org/stable/45072567
,2013, 'Why is the Islamic World Anti- American?', New Zealand International Review, 38, http://www.nziia.org.nz/Portals/285/documents/lists/256/NZIRJanFeb2013.1.pdf
,2012, 'The Enduring Conflict and the Hidden Risk of India-Pakistan War', SAIS Review, 32, pp. 129 - 142, http://dx.doi.org/10.1353/sais.2012.0009
,2011, 'Indo-US Strategic Ties: Engaging with Strategic Dialogue', New Zealand International Review, 36
,2010, 'The Quadrilateral Initiative: An Evaluation', South Asian Survey, 17, pp. 237 - 253, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/097152311201700204
,2009, 'India’s Missile Defence Programme: Threat Perceptions and Technological Evolution', CLAWS Manekshaw Papers,, pp. 1 - 28, https://www.claws.in/publication/indias-missile-defence-programme-threat-perceptions-and-technological-evolution/
,2009, 'Other Indians: A Political and Cultural History of South Asians in America (Book Review)', Diaspora Studies, 2, pp. 109 - 113, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09739572.2009.10597331
,2008, 'Indo-US Strategic Convergence: An Overview of Military and Defence Cooperation', CLAWS Manekshaw Papers, pp. 1 - 36, https://www.claws.in/publication/indo-us-strategic-convergence-an-overview-of-defence-and-military-cooperation-2/
,2007, 'US Defence Industry Trends', Air Power: Journal of Air & Space Power Studies, 4, pp. 133 - 156, http://capsindia.org/files/documents/fb88b9a9-71e8-4d51-b06a-3ae81c75ad88.pdf
,2007, 'India and Energy Security', Asian Affairs, 38, pp. 158 - 172, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03068370701349110
,2006, 'Indo-US Nuclear Deal: An Evaluation', Journal of International Affairs, 9, pp. 13 - 30
,Conference Presentations
2024, 'An Analysis of India-US Collaboration and Strategic Investments in Bridging the Gap by Diversifying Defence Imports', presented at "Make in India: Make for the World” on the theme “India’s Quest for Atmanirbhar (Self-Reliance) in the Defence Sector", New Delhi, India, 17 March 2024
,2023, 'Indo-Pacific Demography and Geopolitics', presented at Special Operations Basic Course and Special Operation Advanced Course, Australian Defence Force Academy,, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 28 November 2023
,2023, 'Clubs and Negotiations: NATO, Russia and India', presented at National Security Development Programme, National Security College, The Australian National University, Canberra, 20 February 2023
,2022, 'India and Australia towards a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: The Re-emergence of the Quad and Strategic Challenges in the Indo-Pacific', presented at Special Operation Command Conference, Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney, Australia, 14 November 2022
,2022, 'India in the Indo-Pacific: A Realist insight in the emerging US-China-India Great Power Politics', presented at JNU Alumni Talk Series, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 14 May 2022
,2022, 'India and the Indo-Pacific: Strategic Challenges and Strategic Moves', presented at Distinguished Public Lecture Series, Centre for Human Security Studies ( CHSS), Hyderabad, 05 May 2022
,2022, 'The Quad, India and the Indo-Pacific: Unlocking the Complexities and the Prospects Ahead', presented at Nehru Museum and Memorial Library Public Lecture Series, New Delhi, 04 May 2022
,2022, 'Indo-Pacific Strategy and Security: India’s strategic partnerships with the US and Australia', presented at A two-day International Conference on "Democracy, Globalization, and International Peace in an Open World: A Multi-disciplinary Perspective" organized by the Karnataka Political Science Association (KAPSA) and the Department of Political Science, St. Joseph College, Banglore,, 12 April 2022 - 13 April 2022
,2021, 'The 14th of August 1947: Consequences for India’s Geopolitics', presented at “India, Partition and its Aftermath: Remembering the Horrors of History,” Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (Webinar), 25 September 2021
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