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A vibrant shipyard scene at Cochin Shipyard, India, showcasing two massive red gantry cranes labeled “COCHIN SHIPYARD.” A ship component is being carefully lifted by the cranes, while workers and infrastructure in the background highlight the bustling activity of the facility. The sky is a mix of blue and warm hues, reflecting the industrial dynamism of India's shipbuilding ambitions

A billion-dollar question: Can India outbuild China?

Can India become the next global shipbuilding giant? With Maersk’s new partnership and a $2.9 billion government push, the West may finally have a counterweight to China’s maritime dominance

A large CMA CGM container ship, Bougainville, sails across the open sea with stacks of blue shipping containers on board. The vessel’s deep blue hull contrasts with the cloudy sky, emphasizing its imposing presence. This French-owned cargo giant represents one of the world’s leading shipping companies, now considering U.S. shipbuilding to sidestep impending tariffs on China-linked vessels

CMA CGM, Trump’s tariffs, and China’s counterpunch

A French shipping giant, a U.S. president with a penchant for tariffs, and a Chinese government ready to strike back—this isn’t the plot of a maritime thriller, but the latest high-seas power play shaking global shipping

An illuminated petrochemical plant of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) at dusk, with towering chimneys, intricate pipelines, and industrial structures against a dramatic, stormy sky—highlighting Iran’s oil supply chain resilience amid U.S. sanctions

Iran’s oil industry under siege

Donald Trump’s latest sanctions on Iran’s oil trade aim to cripple its economy, yet they do little more than strengthen China’s grip on the global energy market while alienating U.S. allies. Another “diplomatic masterpiece”

Open-pit cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, showing terraced excavation, heavy machinery, and mineral-rich soil layers

The raw material riddle: Europe’s silent dependency

Europe’s economy relies on critical raw materials dominated by external players. Can strategic diversification, resource innovation, and policy reforms reduce its vulnerability in an increasingly competitive global market?