The constellation will work towards developing projects on conflict studies, mitigation and mobility, international relations, security studies and trade and foreign policy focused on global politics, particularly focused on South Asia and China.
The project aims to examine China’s evolving role in the global energy transition, particularly its dominance in critical mineral supply chains. Focusing on implications for geopolitical dynamics, it analyses present and emerging challenges in the global mineral supply chain and assesses potential future developments. Additionally, the research explores critical minerals’ role in fortifying national security, with a focus on India, uncovering vulnerabilities and proposing a policy framework for risk mitigation and consistent supply. Drawing from recent events, it proposes strategies for diversification, technological advancement, and international collaborations to strengthen critical mineral supply chains, thus enhancing India’s defence manufacturing capabilities and consolidating national security amidst geopolitical uncertainties.
This project seeks to conduct a comparative study between Brisbane Port and Kolkata Port, with the goal of developing policy suggestions to enhance the sustainable operation of Kolkata Port by leveraging successful strategies from Brisbane Port. It entails analysing the operational challenges of Kolkata Port, juxtaposing them with Brisbane’s achievements, and proposing policies centred on upstream restoration, river boundary maintenance, dredging modernization, efficient sediment disposal, and eco-sensitive practices. The overarching objective is to furnish a pragmatic roadmap for Kolkata Port Trust and stakeholders to bolster efficiency, curtail costs, and advance environmental sustainability. Through the synthesis of Brisbane’s lessons and the customization of solutions to Kolkata’s unique riverine landscape, this project aims to furnish original insights for effectively addressing port challenges.
