Introduction Russia and China have maintained a “comprehensive and strategic partnership of coordination” for more than a decade. It can be proved through their visit to each other’s states. Till now, Putin and Xi have met forty times, in which Putin has visited Beijing twenty times, and Xi has visited Moscow eleven times. Both allies…
Abstract The history of capitalism can be viewed as the history of increasingly sophisticated mechanisms for allocating resources toward future value creation. From financing industrial infrastructure to funding digital platforms, capital markets have continuously evolved to support new waves of technological and economic transformation. This paper argues that emerging patterns of investment behavior suggest the…
When an individual buys gold, it is traditionally seen as a safe way to preserve wealth and secure a family’s financial future. However, when millions of citizens make this choice simultaneously, it creates a massive structural challenge for the national economy. India is currently navigating an unusual situation in its gold trade. Even though the…
In the conflict-ridden hills of northern Myanmar, some of the world’s most valuable minerals are being dug out using toxic chemicals and cheap labour. India wants a share. The problem is getting there. By Prachi | May 2026 In the remote towns of Chipwi and Pangwa, tucked into the mountains of Myanmar’s Kachin State…
Building Antifragile Enterprises in an Era of War, Trade Disruptions, and Supply Chain Volatility M Murali Technology Consultant Version: May 2026 Prepared for: Corporate Boards, CEOs, CFOs, CROs, COOs, Supply Chain Leaders, and MSME Owners Executive Summary The 2026 Iran conflict serves as a reminder that geopolitical shocks can rapidly propagate through global supply chains,…
Viksit Bharat- G RAM G Act 2025: Reforming MGNREGA for Prosperous and Great Rural Bharat Over the past 20 years, rural employment has been a key pillar of Bharat’s social security architecture. Since its implementation in 2005, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has played a pivotal role in providing wage employment,…
The End of the “Brotherly” Consensus The shifting sands of the Arabian Peninsula are currently witnessing a tectonic realignment that defies decades of conventional geopolitical wisdom. For years, the global perception of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was one of a monolithic bloc, anchored by the shared interests of petroleum-rich monarchies and a unified front…
Introduction However, it was not until April 2026 that the Ministry of Defence of India released statistics that shook the world of international arms. Defence exports for the Financial Year 2025-26 touched the all-time-high mark of ₹38,424 crore ($4.6 billion), which represents an astronomical jump of 62.66 per cent compared to the preceding period. Nevertheless,…
India has experienced a subtle but significant change in its trade strategy over the last year. After years of hesitant flirtation with free trade agreements (FTAs), the country has signed and operationalised a series of ambitious deals with the United Kingdom, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), and most recently, New Zealand. Individually, each agreement…