Strategic Mineral Archives

Ukraine’s Strategic Minerals: Trump’s War Alimony

President Trump is demanding that Ukraine provide the US with the equivalent of US$ 500 billion in minerals and rare earths, in return for US assistance to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

Ajey Lele
February 27, 2025
IDSA Comments

Critical Minerals for Energy Transition: Linchpin or Risk?

The race to climate neutrality must be guided by responsible practices and environmental stewardship is paramount.

Strategic Materials: A Resource Challenge for India

Publisher: Pentagon Press
2014

There are a few minerals which are categorized as ‘strategic’ because of their importance for the industries and owing to natural and man-made difficulties in their procurement. There has been an attempt here to contextualize the importance of strategic materials from a national security perspective. This study presents a macro view with regard to India’s strategic minerals architecture and undertakes analysis to understand current and futuristic challenges and opportunities in this sector, and offers a few recommendations based on the assessment undertaken. Issues related to Rare Earth and new materials are also discussed.

ISBN 978-81-8274-786-9,
Price: ?. 795/-
E-copy available

India–Russia Cooperation in Indian Ocean Region, Arctic and Russian Far East

India–Russia cooperation in the Indian Ocean and the Arctic, including the Russian Far East, could give strong thrust to their deepening engagement. However, there is a need for heavy lifting from both sides to achieve the desired potential.

Anurag Bisen
December 06, 2021
Policy Brief