Nipam Joshi

Nipam Joshi is a geologist and currently serves as Assistant Mineral Economist (Intelligence) at the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), Ministry of Mines, Government of India.

Cryptocurrency in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Lessons for Geopolitics and Global Finance

Crypto emerged as a silent player in the Russia-Ukraine conflict—fueling Ukraine’s defense and testing Russia under sanctions.

Why India’s Future May Depend on Narrow Sea Routes and the Geology Beneath Them

India’s lifelines run through narrow straits—from Hormuz to Malacca—where geopolitics and geology collide. Secure sea lanes and seabed resilience may decide the nation’s economic and energy future.

From Pokhran to Operation Sindoor: For Self-reliant Defence, We Need Self-reliant Minerals First

From Pokhran to Operation Sindoor, India’s defence strength begins beneath its feet. Without critical minerals, jets, missiles & drones stay grounded. Self-reliant defence needs self-reliant minerals first.

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Caught in the Crosswinds: India’s Energy and Diplomacy in a Fractured Middle East

Caught between oil, diaspora, and diplomacy, India faces mounting risks as Middle East tensions disrupt Hormuz flows. Can New Delhi still balance Iran, the US, and Gulf ties—or is strategic neutrality no longer viable?

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AI is supercharging cybercrime—scaling attacks, lowering entry barriers, and outpacing defenses. From LLM-assisted breaches to “vibe hacking,” are regulators and tech firms ready to keep up before threats spiral further?

From Market Access to Investment: Europe’s Expanding Role in Pakistan

Can Europe become the anchor Pakistan’s economy needs? The EU forum will test whether trade ties can evolve into investment, confidence, and recovery before Pakistan’s current advantages begin to narrow.

No Direct Talks, No Easy Exit: Pakistan Emerges as the Only Channel in the US–Iran Standoff

No direct US-Iran talks, no easy off-ramp. As tensions shake oil routes and markets, Pakistan has become the lone bridge between Washington and Tehran. Can Islamabad turn access into diplomacy?

From Pax Americana to Pax Transactional: Rethinking Power in the Middle East

From Pax Americana to Pax Transactional: the Middle East now reflects a world of deals, shifting alignments, and selective power. As old orders fade, can rising powers turn chaos into opportunity?