The Arctic has been emerging as a focus in the geopolitical discourse due to two primary reasons: first, its environmental sensitivity, and second, its strategic importance concerning maritime security and energy resources. Both factors are interrelated in their consequences. This article illustrates a condensed history of the Arctic energy race and what it means today in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 

The case of cobalt is a warning that intractable patterns of repression can emerge from technological advancements. Proceeding with the energy transition towards the Net Zero Goals and SDGs at the heavy cost of these mining communities contradicts the sustainable development movement. 

This research was funded by the Tufts Elephant Conservation Alliance 2023. The Babile Elephant Sanctuary (BES) is home to diverse wildlife species, most importantly the endangered African Elephants (Loxodonta Africana). Due to its unique geography and historical factors, this protected region has become the center of the Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC). This paper links system thinking tools with environmental policymaking.

The paper uses system thinking methods to identify gaps in the organic farming sector of Sikkim. It is published as a book chapter in "Design for Tomorrow-Volume 3, Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies 223" by Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. Presented at the International Conference on Research into Design (ICoRD'21 - jointly organized by IIT Bombay and IISC Bangalore)

Rural farmers in India face incredible challenges to provide for their families. Largely ignored by India’s government, many turn to suicide. The current data on these deaths does not paint a full picture of the growing crisis.

Killers of the Flower Moon is a gripping true story brought to light by Fletcher alum David Grann. Today, the story is gaining worldwide appreciation due to its film adaptation by critically acclaimed filmmaker, Martin Scorsese. In this article, I briefly outline the plot of these horrific crimes to describe the recurrence of discrimination faced by Native Americans in the U.S. reviewing the book and movie 'Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI’

I was given the opportunity to interview Dalee Sambo Dorough, Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference. In this piece, I illustrate her courageous journey as an Inuit human rights lawyer for the rights of her people to self-determination.