Archana Chaudhary
Associate Director, Programmes
Archana Chaudhary is a seasoned expert in international relations and climate policy, specializing in economics, geopolitical analysis, and strategic communications. An alum of the Asian College of Journalism and a three-time SOPA Award winner, she regularly speaks at global conferences on climate finance and economic policy. Her sharp analytical skills and acclaimed work make her a respected voice in public discourse and policy advisory.
India–EU FTA Anchors Climate and Trade in a Fracturing Global Order
India, the world’s fastest growing major economy, and the European Union (EU) have concluded talks for a long-anticipated free trade agreement (FTA) expected to double bilateral trade—currently at €124 billion ($136 billion)—within five years.
Climate action in a fractured world: Trends for 2026
On January 13, US President Donald Trump slapped a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran. The news was received with consternation in Iran and beyond. Oil is Teheran’s biggest export — with China accounting for 80% of Iran’s petroleum exports. If the middle kingdom fell in line with
US Strike on Venezuela Reshapes Energy Politics, Raises Strategic Dilemmas for India
The US military intervention in Venezuela — a nation sitting on the world’s largest oil reserves — marks a significant shift in how Washington plans to exert power in a more fragmented world. While the strike has drawn..
The G20 Has Outrun COP on Climate Finance
While negotiators in Brazil debated language, the G20 delivered structure. South Africa continued on the groundwork laid by India and Brazil in the past two years to ensure that the Global South — not the G7 — was driving that shift. This is not about the Global North vs South. It’s about leverage: who
