India’s Critical Minerals Diplomacy: Strategy and Challenges India’s transition to a green economy is inextricably linked to the procurement of critical minerals (lithium, cobalt, copper) and rare earths. With China tightening export controls, New Delhi has adopted a "two-pronged strategy": bolstering domestic exploration while aggressively securing international supply chains through bilateral and multilateral partnerships. The Global Landscape of Partnerships India has engaged with diverse regions, each offering unique strategic advantages : * Australia & Japan: Australia serves as a stable supplier of lithium and cobalt. Japan provides a "template for resilience," emphasizing stockpiling, recycling, and joint extraction in third countries. * Africa & Latin America: Africa remains vital for copper and cobalt, while the "Lithium Triangle" (Argentina, Chile, Bolivia) is a primary focus for KABIL (Khanij Bidesh India Limited). * The W...
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