Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept is crucial for understanding India's strategic autonomy, critical mineral security, trade policy, and the need for diversification of supply chains in emerging green technologies. It informs foreign policy decisions, industrial strategies, and international collaborations.
The global shift towards green technologies has created new geopolitical dynamics centered around the control of critical mineral resources and manufacturing supply chains. China's overwhelming dominance in these areas raises concerns about economic dependence and strategic vulnerabilities for other nations, impacting global trade and industrial policy.