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17 July 2025

EVs to Hydrogen?

China enjoys a near monopoly on the mining and production of rare earth magnets, and it is not possible for India to find alternative suppliers in the short term, given that it has had limited success in building local supply chains. This gap is exacerbated by China’s embargo on these magnets. India should reduce the need for these minerals by promoting green hydrogen.

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17 July 2025

The case that shook the empire

This book follows the O’Dwyer vs. Nair libel case which brought the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 to public life, and spurred India’s nationalist movement. Through the case, it recounts the life of Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair who was a critic of Gandhi but also of the British government and publicly held Michael O’Dwyer, lieutenant governor of Punjab, responsible for the massacre.

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14 July 2025

PM Modi’s five-nation tour

PM Modi's five nation tour to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia highlighted the importance of the Global South and how developing countries perceive India as a natural partner, given its rising economy, technological progress and political stability. The focus was on sharing proven experience and expertise in specific areas where the Indian development model has achieved success.

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9 July 2025

Thailand’s unexplored history

Thailand is often associated with its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife. However, a visit to the country’s historic past, from the ancient kingdoms of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya to its role in the second World War, reveals how much Thailand has for those interested in history and culture.

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9 July 2025

Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship disappoints

The 46th ASEAN Summit led by Malaysia in the chair, concluded in May. Malaysia is one of the founding members of the ASEAN, and is fully cognisant of its prolonged challenges, but as chair it has not addressed the issues. It raises questions on whether the stated deliverable of “inclusivity and sustainability” is merely a diversion from the country’s weakening leadership in the region.

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9 July 2025

BRICS Summit: strengthening cooperation

While BRICS does have a wise agenda, backed by considerable unity, it is not in a strong position to garner the world’s support for it. The fissures within the G7, the tensions between the U.S. and Europe, and the unilateralism of Washington leave little room for BRICS to develop an international consensus on the issues agreed at the recent Rio Summit.

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4 July 2025

Shaping the future of BRICS

BRICS is undergoing a major transformation—expanding its membership, redefining its global role, and navigating geopolitical tensions. As the group prepares for the Rio Summit in July 2025, key challenges include integrating new members, reforming multilateral institutions, and balancing economic ambitions with strategic unity. With India set to chair in 2026, the bloc’s evolving identity will shape its global influence.

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3 July 2025

Diversifying supply chains for critical minerals

The Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Washington on 1 July, 2025, underscored the importance of diversified and reliable global supply chains, especially for critical minerals. A Gateway House report shows how to strengthen supply chains for rare earths by creating deep financial markets similar to those that exist for bullion and oil.

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3 July 2025

PM Modi forges ties with G7, Cyprus, Croatia

PM Modi's multi-country visit from 15-19 June to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia demonstrated India's expertise in nurturing ties with great powers, middle powers and state powers.  The common thread was twofold: to represent India at the still-important summit of the Group of Seven in Alberta, and to push India’s strategic partnership with the EU, by forging closer ties with the countries of eastern and central Europe.

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3 July 2025

China Plus One and global supply chains

A slowdown of the Chinese economy, and the shift, particularly by MNCs, from China to other more competitive locations has opened up business opportunities for latecomers to supply chains in the developing world. Evidence suggests that Southeast Asia and some South Asian countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, could be beneficiaries of the supply chain shift, particularly in labour-intensive segments.