The Indo-Pacific: A Geoeconomic and Strategic Epicenter
The Indo-Pacific has become the world’s most dynamic economic region. It is home to over half of the global population and drives much of the growth. Its economies make up about 60% of global GDP. Important sea lanes in this area carry a similar…
Economics of Rare Earth Metals
Rare earth elements and critical minerals are vital for clean energy and technology. They form strong permanent magnets for wind turbines and electric vehicles (EVs), provide battery materials (lithium, cobalt, nickel) for high-density EV and grid…
Green Economy: Can India Balance Growth with Climate Goals?
India stands at a crucial point in history. As the world’s most populous nation and fastest-growing major economy, it faces a unique challenge. It must achieve what took wealthy nations a century—industrialisation, poverty reduction, and…
2025 Nobel Prize in Economics: Innovation-Driven Growth
This year, the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences went to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt “for explaining innovation-driven economic growth.” Mokyr, from Northwestern University and Tel Aviv University, received half the prize for…