CSEP hosted an Expert Research Consultation on “India’s International Strategy for Critical Minerals” as part of a study by Constantino Xavier & Anindita Sinh. The dialogue included participants from government, industry and diplomatic missions.

Sharing my latest for The Hindu. The article focuses on India’s Mineral Diplomacy based on two crucial pillars as well as the missing pieces that need more attention thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/…

What are the collaborative policy options for India and Australia to maximise their strengths for economic development in the NEIO? Riya Sinha explores this and more in her report for the United States Studies Centre . Read more: ussc.edu.au/building-bridg…

#HappeningTomorrow China is at the heart of an emerging new world order. Beijing is now willing to challenge the US and its allies in a way that it would not have done a decade or more ago. For more on this subject, join us by registering here: csep.org/event/the-worl…

“As India attempts to emerge as a global leader, attract foreign investment and talent and build up its international reputation, it will have to create liveable cities … The Beijing experience provides us with lessons of what works and what doesn’t.” indianexpress.com/article/opinio…

Sharing my latest blog on the ongoing developments and options to strengthen India-US cooperation in critical minerals 🌏🔋 Dive into how this partnership can drive resilient supply chains and sustainable growth. csep.org/blog/strengthe…

Donald Trump is all set to take over as President for his 2nd term in the U.S in a few days. What does this mean for India?? Find out with Shayak Sengupta Amita Batra Constantino Xavier Jabin T Jacob 鄭嘉賓 , moderated by Riya Sinha at Centre for Social and Economic Progress

Excellent primer by Anindita Sinh: India and the US share 80% of minerals deemed critical. Huge potential for partnerships based on recent MoU. Important element for India-US tech-based convergence as laid out by Jake Sullivan Archived this week at IIT Delhi. csep.org/blog/strengthe…

'India-US cooperation on critical minerals is one of the most advanced bilateral policy frameworks' Read Anindita Sinh's latest blog of a series on critical minerals. She discusses the significance of the India-US MoU. csep.org/blog/strengthe…

Excellent talk by Shruti Jargad 章双提, on the evolution of think tanks in China. Think tank ecosystems have flourished backed by the party to be a conduit of information and analysis. A top down approach, yet providing participation of civil society with the party for policy change.

📣Launching the ‘The Africa-India Global Dialogue Series’, a partnership between Centre for Social and Economic Progress & AUDA-NEPAD! Excited to curate & host this webinar series with leading experts & scholars, analyzing various facets & possibilities of Africa-India engagement. Tune in Ep 1: Friday 31/1

The Budget pipeline and India’s foreign policy ambitions. Constantino Xavier & Riya Sinha ✍️ thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/…

“The mission aims to encourage Indian PSUs and private sector companies to acquire critical mineral assets abroad and enhance trade with resource-rich countries. It also proposes development of stockpile of critical minerals within the country.”

Feb 4: China restricts tungsten & indium to the US after the announcement of an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods. Showcasing dominance in the mining and processing of critical minerals vital to green and emerging technology sectors. reuters.com/world/china/ch….

At the Uttar Pradesh-Nepal border development workshop held at Hotel Clarks Avadh, Lucknow, participants from NITI Aayog and CSEP were divided into three teams to explore key themes: Connectivity & Infrastructure, Trade & Economy, and Society. Through interactive breakout

*EXCITING EVENT ALERT* Centre for Social and Economic Progress and Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) - NUS are hosting a seminar on whether and how India should engage in climate/energy diplomacy with China. Hear thoughts from Annika Seiler Asian Development Bank , Nimmi Kurien Centre for Policy Research and ashokkantha. Karthik Nachiappan Constantino Xavier Iqbal Singh Sevea

Shift in India-Gulf relations: "From a partnership focused on accessing oil and gas towards securing supply chains for clean energy transition minerals such as lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and copper." Another great primer by Anindita Sinh: csep.org/blog/indias-cr…