Department of Economic & Resource Warfare
“In today’s world, economic pressure can be as devastating as military strikes.”
Introduction
Weaponised trade, energy coercion, currency manipulation, and supply chain disruptions are all being used to bend nations without firing a single bullet.
India’s vulnerabilities in critical supply chains and resource dependencies require dedicated focus on geo-economics and statecraft. This department exists to track, analyse, and forecast how economic tools are being weaponised.
Strategic Importance
- Safeguarding sovereignty
Avoiding coercion requires awareness of debt, trade, and resource weaponisation.
- Securing supply chains
Semiconductors, oil, and other strategic goods must remain accessible.
- Energy = security
Control over chokepoints and grids is critical for resilience.
Economic Pillars
Navigating the intersection of global trade, strategic resources, and coercive statecraft.