As the EU implements strict anti-deforestation regulations, exporters worldwide now have to prove the sustainability of their supply chains. With the majority of India’s coffee sector relying on EU exports, it must find ways to comply with regulations while protecting the livelihoods of small growers and holding onto market share, as well as aligning with international environmental standards. Illustration by The Geostrata UNDERSTANDING THE EU DEFORESTATION REGULATION (EUDR)

In India’s financial pulse, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) — Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) are key factors for development. NBFCs are entities that provide similar services to banks but do not hold a banking license, for instance, engaged in the business of loans and advances, acquisition of shares/debenture/securities, leasing, hire-purchase, insurance, and more. Illustration by The Geostrata It has emerged as a vast source of financing for individuals as well a

When we talk about Pakistan, trade is not what we immediately think of; well, it comes naturally that the country is rather infamous for being enrolled in an economic crisis, surviving on loans and handouts by the IMF and its ‘AAKA’s from the Persian Gulf. Illustration by The Geostrata Rather than exporting goods and services, they export terrorism across the world. If we take a close look at their trade books, we can see that their aggregate annual exports stand at $ 36.5 bi

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the UK is a monumental step that was officially signed on 24th of July 2025 , which starts a new chapter of economic cooperation. Illustration by The Geostrata This study is to reflect on the characteristics of this Free Trade Agreement, interpreting their various opportunities for both nations. We will also examine how the CETA proportionally structures the elimination of tariffs and market access across

In 2018 , the United States initiated a Section 301 investigation, exposing China’s allegedly discriminatory and unreasonable trade...

From the Earliest Agreements to Mega Global Plans in the Future Between 2005 and 2015, India concluded a series of major bilateral and...

The Russia-Ukraine war approaches its 3rd year in February 2025. Since its full escalation in 2022, the region has witnessed a multitude...

The Enduring Legacy of China's Finest Thread is a comprehensive exploration of silk's historical, cultural, and economic significance,...

India's relationships with West Asia have grown. This strategic bond has become an essential component of India's foreign policy. Thus...

When Brahma Chellaney coined the term “debt-trap diplomacy”, explaining how China deliberately lends huge amounts of money to financially...

Indian Ocean Region (IOR) has been a theatre of influence since ancient civilisations and holds that stature contemporarily as well. This...

Strait of Malacca, formally known as Melaka, is a waterway linking the Andaman Sea in the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea in the...

Today, banks have enhanced the security of transactions, especially commercial sales and digital contracts, in the fight against threats...

The transcontinental trade consisting of Europe, Asia, and East and North Africa has shaped the global economy and civilisational...

Why did China, which has achieved great profitable growth, not open up its society? The U.S. regularised trade relations with China in...

“ In a world in which all problems are global, there is no way countries can handle issues by themselves; we need global responses. ’’...

Economic development and the economic policies that help nations achieve it are an integral part of modern statecraft. The...

Geoeconomics , or economic diplomacy, has emerged as a nontraditional mode of diplomatic practice in the post-Cold War era. Economic...

The Indian market witnessed a massive spike in the demand for raw materials in the manufacturing sector in the late 1990s due to...

India relies heavily on Chinese OEMs ( Original Equipment Manufacturers) , leading to increased trade deficits and hindering the growth...