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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AI-Driven Trade Wars: From Semiconductors to Data Sovereignty

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Strategic Resilience: How China–Russia Economic Cooperation Is Redefining Eurasia’s Power Balance

China–Russia’s deepening trade, energy, and connectivity links are quietly reshaping Eurasia. A partnership built on pragmatism and resilience is redefining the region’s power balance amid global shifts.

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The AFP’s final modernization phase marks a bold shift—new missions, tougher challenges, and evolving defense paradigms. As tensions rise, sustaining reforms and credible deterrence becomes vital for the Philippines’ security future.