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.

Mine The Gap: Mongolia as a Resource Powerhouse

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A recent visit from President Macron underscores Mongolia’s emergence as a geopolitical pivot and resources powerhouse.

Water Conflict: Violence Breaks Out at Iran-Afghanistan Border

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The ongoing Afghanistan-Iran conflict over water rights presents an acute illustration of the intensifying global struggles for resources, exacerbated by climate change and population growth.

Critical Minerals: Global Manganese Supply & Demand

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Examining the geopolitical and economic importance of manganese, a lesser-known metal that helps drive modern industry.

In Gold We Trust: Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed Digital Currency

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Zimbabwe’s recent foray into digital currencies will be a key reference in the search for modern financial solutions to the various monetary problems plaguing the developing world.

Backgrounder: Pakistan’s Civil-Military Crisis

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Pakistan’s history is no stranger to military coups; however, the evolving role of the military, the changing public response, and the increasing significance of civilian institutions are pointing to a new dynamic amid the ongoing Khan saga.

Critical Minerals: Global Aluminum Supply & Demand

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Examining supply and demand factors driving the market for aluminum, a strategic commodity that lies at the very heart of global trade flows and geopolitics.

Backgrounder: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

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This backgrounder seeks to offer an in-depth understanding of the SCO’s history, its strategic motives, and the trends that have emerged over time, while also examining its role and relevance in contemporary geopolitics.

Chile Announces Plan to Nationalize Lithium Industry

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Resource nationalism continues to ripple through South America as governments consolidate control over critical mineral industries like lithium.

Critical Minerals: Global Palladium Supply & Demand

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Palladium is primed to become a critical strategic commodity in the coming decades, but the concentrated nature of its supply chains, focused on Russia and South Africa, represent a geopolitical headache in-the-making.

CPEC Corridor: The Long and Winding Road to Realization

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Examining the economic benefits and geopolitical risks stemming from the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

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