By Dr Ashok Sharma

Books

Sharma A, 2019, India’s Pursuit of Energy Security: Domestic Measures, Foreign Policy and Geopolitics (New Delhi: Sage Publications, 2019) Pp.440, https://au.sagepub.com/en-gb/oce/india%E2%80%99s-pursuit-of-energy-security/book269889#description

Sharma A, 2017, Indian Lobbying and Its Influence in US Decision Making Post-Cold War ( New Delhi: Sage Publications,2017),Pp.332, https://au.sagepub.com/en-gb/oce/indian-lobbying-and-its-influence-in-us-decision-making/book257644

Book Chapters

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A; Sharma A, 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/

Sharma A, 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/

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 2007, 'American Counter-terrorism Measures: An Appraisal', in Transnational Terrorism: Perspectives on Motives, Measures & Impacts, Reference Press, New Delhi, pp. 266 - 292

Journal articles

Sharma A, 2025, 'The India-New Zealand Indo-Pacific partnership', New Zealand International Review, 50, pp. 10 - 13

Sharma A, 2024, '"A new era of co-operation" -The India–US strategic partnership under Modi and Biden-', New Zealand International Review, 49, https://openurl.ebsco.com/EPDB%3Agcd%3A12%3A31310588/detailv2?sid=ebsco%3Aplink%3Ascholar&id=ebsco%3Agcd%3A180719895&crl=c&link_origin=scholar.google.com

Sharma A, 2024, 'PM Modi’s Laos Visit: Leveraging the Act East Policy to address Indo-Pacific Challenges and Opportunities', Live Encounters Magazine, 1, pp. 12 - 16, https://liveencounters.net/2024-le-mag-anniversary-editions/dr-ashok-sharma-pm-modis-laos-visit/

Sharma A, 2024, 'The quad on a roll', New Zealand International Review, 49, pp. 16 - 18, https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.T2024051800000490851393592

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A; Blaxland J, 2021, 'Bolstering the Quad beyond military dimensions', East Asia Forum, https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2021/04/30/bolstering-the-quad-beyond-its-military-dimensions/

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 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

Thakur R; Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 2018, 'NZ-India Tapping the Potential', NZ-India Economic Update, http://www.ita.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/NZITA-NZIndiaEconomicUpdateOct18.pdf

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 2017, 'New Zealand-India Relations: A Step Forward', New Zealand International Review, 42, http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=532808257353826;res=IELHSS

Sharma A, 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/

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A; Bing D, 2015, 'India-Israeli Relationship: The Evolving Partnership', Israel Affairs, 21, pp. 620 - 632, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13537121.2015.1076189

Sharma A, 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/

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 2014, 'India: New Focus, New Opportunities', New Zealand International Review, 39, https://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=774034814586101;res=IELNZC

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 2011, 'Indo-US Strategic Ties: Engaging with Strategic Dialogue', New Zealand International Review, 36

Sharma A, 2010, 'The Quadrilateral Initiative: An Evaluation', South Asian Survey, 17, pp. 237 - 253, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/097152311201700204

Sharma A, 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/

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 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/

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 2007, 'India and Energy Security', Asian Affairs, 38, pp. 158 - 172, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03068370701349110

Sharma A, 2006, 'Indo-US Nuclear Deal: An Evaluation', Journal of International Affairs, 9, pp. 13 - 30

Conference Presentations

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 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

Sharma A, 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

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