Arman Sidhu

Arman Sidhu is an American educator and political writer based in Phoenix, Arizona. His work has previously appeared in The Diplomat, Mic, Economic & Political Weekly, and the Foreign Policy Journal, among others.

Dedollarization and the Wane of Western Sanctions

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Non-dollar alternatives for settling global trade continue to expand in the wake of the Ukraine war.

Adani Crisis Tests India’s Bet on Billionaires

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Fraud allegations are shaking one of the foundations of India’s current political-economic order.

Common Ground & Common Currency: Argentina-Brazil Monetary Union

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Amid declarations of the death of globalization, Argentina and Brazil are looking to advance de-dollarization and regional trade interests via currency union.

Critical Minerals: Global Uranium Supply & Demand

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Next in our series on strategic commodities we examine uranium, a key input in nuclear power generation that was included on the US Interior Department’s list of critical minerals.

Critical Minerals: Global Tin Supply & Demand

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Green technologies are expected to create a surge in global tin demand, but Western companies may encounter supply challenges amid the outsize market weight of Asian producers.

Critical Minerals: Global Helium Supply & Demand

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Next in our series on strategic commodities we examine helium, a rare instance of a key high-tech input that remains dominated on the supply side by the United States.

Drone Warfare Poses New Challenges in India’s Periphery

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Cheaper and more sophisticated than ever before, drones have become an essential tool for militant groups in India and beyond.

Critical Minerals: Global Titanium Supply & Demand

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Next in our series on strategic commodities we examine titanium, a key input in defense and aerospace production around the world.

Critical Minerals: Global Tantalum Supply & Demand

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Next in our series on strategic commodities we examine tantalum, a conflict mineral with complex geopolitical ramifications for East Africa and beyond.

Turning Inward: GCC Sovereign Wealth Funds Reinvent Themselves in the COVID Era

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But the path to a post-oil future won’t be easy.

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