Articles
19). Distance Business Cycles (DBC): A New Understanding of Distance in International Trade (Forthcoming)
18). Understanding BRICSIZATION Through an Economic Geopolitical Model (Forthcoming)
17). Does the INSTC enhance BRICS to become an Optimal Currency Area (OCA)? (Forthcoming)
16). Transnational Economic Corridors. A New Form of Global Governance? Strategic Navigation through Economic Corridors: Intersecting Geoeconomics and Geopolitics, Palgrave Macmillan, Springer Nature, UK. (Forthcoming)
15). A Comparative Analysis of the Gas Pipeline Geopolitics of China and India in the Central Asia Republics. India Quarterly.
Description: Following the discovery of large oil and gas deposits in Central Asia, the region has become a geopolitical hotspot. China dominates the energy sector, while India seeks resources to enhance its global standing. This article compares China and India’s strategies, examining their objectives and investments, revealing China’s advantage in regional pipeline politics.
Link: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/09749284241264062?journalCode=iqqa
14). Integrating gravity models and network analysis in logistical strategic planning: a case of the India Middle-East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Maritime Economics & Logistics.
Description: The India Middle-East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), introduced by US President Joe Biden in September 2023, aims to connect the UAE with Israel via a railway network through Saudi Arabia and Jordan, extending to Mediterranean EU ports. This study examines IMEC’s role in enhancing trade among member countries using a gravity model and GIS-based network analysis. Findings suggest that improved connectivity and economic growth will boost interaction and integration among IMEC members. However, having more than eight official languages negatively impacts a country’s globalization index.
Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1057/s41278-024-00289-x
13). Assessing the Effect of INSTC on India’s Trade with Eurasia: An Application of Gravity Model, Cogent Economics and Finance
Description: India’s trade with Eurasian countries is steadily improving, addressing accessibility and connectivity through the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC). This study examines INSTC’s impact on India’s exports using a gravity model. Findings indicate that distance and landlocked trade partners negatively affect exports, while INSTC positively influences them. To maximize benefits, removing project bottlenecks and investing in infrastructure is crucial, providing economic gains for all members and countering China’s regional influence.
Link:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23322039.2024.2313899
12). Aggregating an economic model and GIS to explore trade potentials of India-Caspian countries and a way forward for INSTC. Research in Globalization, Elsevier
Description: The Caspian countries are crucial for India’s trade diversification and expansion, especially with the expansion of the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC). This study aims to estimate the trade potential between India and Caspian countries (Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Russia) using novel methods. By developing a gravity model and integrating GIS-based network analysis, the study examines the impact of INSTC and past Indo-Caspian trade trends. The findings reveal that Azerbaijan has recently emerged as a key player, while Iran’s dominance has declined. The study highlights the positive relation between port service areas and trade.
Link:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590051X23000448
11). A Recursive Networking Analysis of the Economic Corridors: IMEEC and INSTC, Cogent Economics and Finance
Description: The expansion of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and the introduction of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) are crucial for politics and trade. This article suggests a new model to evaluate the potential trade benefits of these corridors, addressing the shortcomings of traditional models. The study combines recursive analysis with GIS-network analysis and a shopping time model integrating distance and political risk index (PRI). Findings indicate that India benefits most from IMEEC, while Iran gains the most from INSTC. Overall, India benefits more from INSTC compared to IMEEC.
Link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23322039.2024.2363457
10). China-India Counterbalancing Measures Through International Corridors and Ports: The Focus on Chabahar And Gwadar Ports. Journal of Liberty and International Affairs
Description: Beijing and New Delhi, emerging global powers, do not view each other as arch-rivals despite border tensions. However, India’s realpolitik necessitates countermeasures against China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Maritime Silk Road. This study uses qualitative and case study methods to explore China’s grand connectivity strategy and its impact on India’s strategic interests in the Indian Ocean and Eurasia. It concludes that China’s strategy affects India’s interests, making Chabahar, Gwadar ports, and the Malacca Strait pivotal in this connectivity rivalry.
Link: https://e-jlia.com/index.php/jlia/article/view/973
9). Innovations Through Mergers and Acquisitions in the Pharmaceutical Sector. “Technological Innovations for Sustainability and Business Growth” IGI Global, USA
Description: Pharmaceutical firms play a significant role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (good health and well-being), through continuous innovation and the development of affordable medicines. This study examines the impact of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on innovation in the pharmaceutical sector, exploring how companies can leverage M&A to enhance innovation. It also investigates the relationship between R&D spending and innovation outcomes, using patent applications by selected Indian pharmaceutical firms as a measure.
8). India’s Initiative of Economic Corridors ‘INSTC and Chabahar Port’: An Introduction. India’s Economic Corridor Initiatives: INSTC and Chabahar Port, Routledge, Taylor & Francis, UK
Description: Economic corridors play a vital role in enhancing regional connectivity and fostering extensive cooperation among nations. India’s strategic initiatives like the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and developments at Chabahar Port are pivotal amid shifting geopolitical realities and emerging security challenges. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, India seeks to mitigate China’s global influence, making these initiatives potential alternatives to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. This chapter theoretically discusses the progress, challenges, and strategic implications of INSTC and Chabahar Port, highlighting their role in a dynamically evolving international order.
7). Will INSTC Help Realize India’s Trade Potential? An appraisal of India and Caspian Countries Trade Dynamics. India’s Economic Corridor Initiatives: INSTC and Chabahar Port, Routledge, Taylor & Francis, UK
Description: This chapter analyzes trade flows between India and INSTC nations using the Trade Intensity Index (2003-2022). India shows comparative advantage in specific products with INSTC Caspian countries. Azerbaijan offers potential for increased exports, while Iran shows strong trade intensity. Policy intervention is needed for Kazakhstan, Russia, and Turkmenistan.
6). Introduction: Background to the Book. Central Asia-Europe Relations: Linking Asia with Europe in Times of Expansions, Springer, Palgrave Macmillan, UK
Description: Thirty years ago, in 1991, the Central Asian Republics (CARs) became independent from the Soviet Union. It is time to reassess their geopolitical and economical role in the center of the Eurasian continent.
Link:https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-19-8707-6_1
5). Explaining the vicious circle of political repression and Islamic radicalism in Central Asia. Cogent Social Sciences
Description: Since gaining independence in 1991, Central Asian Republics (CARs) have grappled with political challenges, including the impact of political Islam and extremism. This study qualitatively examines how severe political suppression has driven both religious and secular dissent underground, contributing to increased violence. It argues for nuanced approaches to Islamism to counter fundamentalism effectively in the region.
Link:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23311886.2024.2350115
4). Discourses on Islamic banking and finance; A Review. International Journal of Business and Management
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Link:https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cluster=1831974594442099794&hl=en&oi=scholarr
3). The significance of India’s (re) connectivity strategy in Central Asia: an introduction. The strategy of (re)connectivity: revisiting India’s multifaceted relations with Central Asia. KW Publishers, India
Description: Central Asia has become a focal point of global geopolitical competition, dubbed the “new Great Game,” involving Russia, China, the US, and other regional players like Turkey and Pakistan. India sees Central Asia as a crucial partner in its extended neighborhood, given its strategic position, resources, infrastructure, and recent economic reforms. This study explores key issues for Central Asian Republics and India, including terrorism, fundamentalism, China’s BRI, connectivity challenges, and the influence of major powers, blending historical context with contemporary socio-political and economic dynamics of the region.
Link:https://ruj.uj.edu.pl//handle/item/252557
2). China-India Rivalry and the Economic Corridors. Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
Description: The enduring China-India rivalry, rooted in border conflicts, persists amid their nuclear capabilities and competitive global positioning. Recent global shifts, influenced by events like the coronavirus pandemic and the Ukraine war, have tilted Western support towards democratic India. Both nations are developing economic corridors like BRI, INSTC, and Chabahar Port to extend influence. This qualitative analysis explores the motivations behind these corridors and the underlying causes of Sino-Indian rivalries.
Link:https://saudijournals.com/media/articles/SJHSS_89_252-258_FT.pdf
1). Interest Free Finance and Financial Inclusiveness of Minority Communities in India: A Theoretical Discussion. Ala too Academic Studies
Description: This study synthesizes viewpoints from scholars on Islamic economics and finance, examining the viability of Islamic banking within competitive financial environments. It specifically focuses on profit and loss sharing modes like Mudharaba and Musharaka, questioning their resource allocation in interest-free frameworks while overlooking other modes. Key inquiries include Islamic banks’ role in resisting financial booms, the feasibility of Islamic banking, and its future prospects.