In an era of energy transitions and geopolitical uncertainty, Venezuela presents one of the most striking contradictions in the contemporary world. With the largest proven oil reserves at about 303 billion barrels , more than Saudi Arabia and Iran, in theory, the country should be economically viable and geopolitically relevant. Illustration by The Geostrata But the reality stands in antithesis to the expectations, becoming a textbook example of economic collapse, institutio

The air quality crisis in Northern India has led to a significant shift towards electric vehicles. In Delhi and the surrounding states, EVs are seen as a solution to reduce CO₂, NOx and particulate emissions  from vehicles. The city’s draft EV Policy 2.0 has an aggressive target of 95% of new vehicle registrations being electric by 2027 – and even phases out CNG autos and old combustion vehicles to fight smog. Illustration by The Geostrata Delhi has ambitious subsidy plans (e

India occupies a strikingly paradoxical position in the energy transition game. It is simultaneously among the world’s fastest-growing producers of energy and one of the most inefficient users of its own generation capacity. Over the past decade, India has expanded its renewable energy footprint at an impressive pace, diversified its thermal base and articulated ambitious climate goals in tandem with the Paris Agreement. Illustration by The Geostrata Yet, these great feats co

India’s nuclear trajectory is marked by scientific ambitions, technological self-reliance and isolation from international politics. The nuclear sector was mainly governed by the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, which was a highly centralised and state controlled framework, prioritising safety and sovereignty. Later legislations, like Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 addressed accountability and victim compensation for nuclear incidents. 

Every smartphone you tap, e very glass window you look through , and every road you drive or walk on has one common, silent but irreplaceable ingredient: sand. The world uses more than 50 billion tonnes of sand a year , the equivalent of building a wall 27 meters high and wide, surrounding the entire planet! Far from being an infinite source, high-purity silica sand is not a trivial and plentiful resource. Illustration by The Geostrata Rather, it's purified into silicon, wh

The world is heading into a future where the demand for energy is climbing faster than ever. By 2040, the global population is expected to exceed 9 billion, and fuel consumption could rise by more than half. Growing dependence on conventional energy sources has raised real concerns about sustainability and the risk of a deepening energy crisis. Illustration by The Geostrata In the midst of unstable markets, changing tariffs, and uncertain supply chains, India, the world’s mos

India’s energy diplomacy drives its transition towards a more sustainable and secure energy future. As global energy demands rise and environmental concerns intensify, India is leveraging international partnerships, innovative technologies, and policy reforms to position itself as a leader in renewable energy. Cover by The Geostrata The nation’s approach focuses on fostering global collaboration, advancing technological development, and enhancing domestic capacity to achieve

Under the multifaceted networks of economic safety, cross-connections that exceed traditional supply-chain models can be found in complex geotechnical, technological, and financial networks  that redesign the business at a distant level. Illustration by The Geostrata Mapping these constellations of conflict and the relative permanence of ProKin, researchers shed light on the interdependence and dependence of risk and opportunity inherent in interlinkages of semiconductor sup

India's move to electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy is causing a huge spike in the need for batteries. Batteries power electric...

The relationship between India and Africa has been shaped through common experiences of colonialism, solidarity in the Non-Aligned...

Global temperatures have soared recently, and the trend has continued till 2024. The alarming temperatures have surpassed the...

After independence when India was just starting its nuclear program, the country’s infrastructure and industrial set were basic and there...

Nuclear power is the seventh-largest source of electricity in India after coal, solar, wind, hydro, gas and biomass. As of November 2024,...