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When War Abroad Reaches the Farm: India’s Fertilizer Supply Chain
Issue Brief Energy & Geopolitics
By Yumna Samim 4th Oct, 2026

When War Abroad Reaches the Farm: India’s Fertilizer Supply Chain Amid the West Asian Crisis

How geopolitical instability in West Asia ripples through shipping lanes, commodity markets, and critical fertilizer supplies into Indian agriculture and economic security.

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The Politics of E20
Issue Brief Energy & Policy
By Balraj Singh Padda 23rd Sep, 2026

The Politics of E20: When Good Policy Does Not Meet Citizen Incentives

An analysis of India's ethanol blending policy, exploring the friction between macro energy security goals and micro citizen incentives regarding mileage, maintenance, and consumer choice.

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Faith, Land and Law: Waqf Amendment
Issue Brief Law & Constitution
By Avika Bhardwaj & Medhavi Singh Sep 2025

Faith, Land and Law: Legal & Constitutional Questions in the Waqf Amendment, 2025

Deconstructing the Supreme Court's interim orders, fundamental rights jurisprudence under Articles 25 and 26, and administrative reforms across state endowments.

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The History of the Indus Water Treaty
Issue Brief Politics & Security
By Suchit Goel Apr 2025

The History of the Indus Water Treaty: From Partition to Present

An examination of transboundary water politics, hydrological leverage, and India's strategic shift toward zero-tolerance in the aftermath of regional security developments.

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