Publications
The Public Debt Problem: How High Interest Rates and Spending in a Crisis Hurt Our Finances.
Public debt is a concern for governments everywhere. They spent a lot of money during times like the COVID-19 pandemic. When the economy is in trouble governments give money to hospitals, businesses and people to make things better. This helps the economy from getting too bad....
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The New Calculus of Trade and Tariffs: The Rise of Economic Nationalism and the Battle for Critical Supply Chains
As Larry Fink said, “The Russian invasion of Ukraine has put an end to the globalization we have experienced over the last three decades. We had already seen connectivity strained bythe pandemic, but the search for security is now permanently reshaping global supply chai...
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The End of Free Shipping: Decoding the Global Elimination of the De Minimis Exemption
What Happened? The de minimis exemption, once designed to simplify customs procedures, is now under scrutiny as various countries around the world are either reconsidering or removing this exemption, which allowed duty-free import of low-value goods. Hints can be drawn from...
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Capitalizing on the Reciprocal Reset: How the New US-India Trade Agreement Alters Asia-Pacific Shipping Corridors
The ongoing US-India Trade Agreement is pivotal not only for the reduction of tariffs; the agreement will also redefine global supply chains. "Geography is destiny," said Napoleon Bonaparte, a maxim that has also influenced the world of economics and trade. Historically, trade...
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Brazil, India and the Fertilizer Crisis: The High Cost of Neutrality in Maritime Geopolitics
Introduction With the recent disruptions in global maritime trade, countries which were heavily dependent on imported fertilizers are again exposed to vulnerability. Disruption at maritime chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea has led to the disturbance of t...
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The AI Trade Illusion: High-Tech Commerce Cannot Insulate a Slowing Physical World
Introduction Global digital giants’ investment in AI exceeded US$250 billion in 2025 alone. In addition, the AI market is projected to be worth US$1 trillion by the end of the decade. From the above statistics, it would seem that AI is reshaping the global economy at ...
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Is Multilateralism Obsolete in an Age of Competition?
Introduction The world after World War II saw the emergence of a world order based on multilateralism. Multilateralism refers to the working together of three or more nations towards shared goals or to solve common problems, by collaborating and compromising. This was due to ...
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Impact of US Iran 2026 War on India's Economy & Trade and the Way Forward
Introduction The trigger point of the US-Iran conflict, "The February Military strikes by the combined forces of the US and Israel on strategic Iranian infrastructure," has evolved into a wider regional conflict affecting maritime trade, regional stability, and energy shipmen...
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Mini-India In The Indian Ocean: How Mauritius Fits Into India’s Maritime Strategy And Diaspora Diplomacy
Strategic upgrade and projects od India-Mauritius. During the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2025, with signing of the India-Mauritius Joint Vision for an Enhanced Strategic Partnership the bilateral relations with Mauritius enhanced to strategic partn...
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