Can Diplomacy Alone Secure India’s Critical Minerals Future?
India is aggressively pursuing critical mineral security through diplomatic partnerships to fuel its energy transition. However, relying on MoUs is insufficient; the nation must bridge the gap between diplomacy and operational execution, focusing on processing capacity and domestic industrial integration to secure a resilient supply chain.
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