Chithra Purushothaman

With US sanctions in place on the Venezuelan oil industry, global oil prices are set to rise once again, which may have major geopolitical and geo-economic consequences.

• Published: February 20, 2019
• IDSA Comments

China has managed to establish an edge in solar energy manufacturing and technology, and any shift in its solar policy is likely to affect countries looking to increase their solar energy capacity.

• Published: December 31, 2018
• Issue Brief

The value of the Caspian energy reserve lies in its potential to add to global reserves of oil and gas, which, in turn, could bring down costs.

• Published: September 12, 2018
• IDSA Comments

Research Assistant IDSA, Ms Chithra Purushothaman article on the future of The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and its consequence on Pakistan, titled ‘As Financial Hurdles Hit CPEC, What’s in Store for Pakistan?’ was published in South Asian Voices on August 11, 2018.

Though shared interests drive CPEC, financial confusion and concerns about delays are slowly changing the narrative into a purely cost-benefit analysis for both China and Pakistan– it is more daunting for Pakistan because of its mounting debt crisis, making it increasingly dependent on loans from China. While reports suggest that Pakistan and China are carefully assessing the debt issues related to CPEC, it would behoove Pakistan’s incoming government to learn from the Sri Lankan experience and be wary of opaque deals, suggests the article.

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• Published: 11 August, 2018

Several international players are competing to finance projects in African countries, and New Delhi will be at a disadvantage if it does not proactively engage in strengthening development partnerships. As an emerging power that is actively pushing South-South Cooperation (SSC), India has to convince its partners the advantage of Indian development assistance, which adheres to principles of horizontal cooperation and mutual benefit.

• Published: July-December 2018
• Africa Trends

Research Assistant, IDSA, Dr. Chithra Purushothaman’s article on institutionalising of foreign aid by China, titled ‘Why is China’s move to institutionalise foreign aid significant?’ was published by IAPS Dialogue, the online magazine of the Institute of Asia & Pacific Studies, on April 20, 2018.

The article analyses how China is all set to move on the path of great power ascendance, complemented by its foreign aid, which will have a dedicated agency to shape it strategically and diplomatically.

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• Published: 20 April, 2018

Research Assistant, IDSA, Dr. Chithra Purushothaman’s article on TAPI gas pipeline, titled ‘Where Will the TAPI Gas Pipeline Go From Here?’ was published in ‘South Asian Voices’ on March 29, 2018.

The article analyses the security challenges and geopolitical and financial concerns that confront the transnational pipeline project.

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• Published: 29 March, 2018

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) Summit on 11 March marks an important milestone in India’s leadership efforts to build a clean and sustainable global energy future.

• Published: March 16, 2018
• Backgrounder

Research Assistant, IDSA, Dr Chithra Purushothaman’s article on India's role in the International Solar Alliance (ISA), titled ‘India’s Rising Stature as a Solar Power’ was published in ‘The Diplomat’ on March 14, 2018. The article says that New Delhi’s International Solar Alliance envisions a green future.

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• Published: 14 March, 2018

Research Assistant, IDSA, Dr. Chithra Purushothaman’s article on the United States’ decision to cut security aid to Pakistan, titled ‘US Cuts Security Aid to Pakistan: What Does It Mean?’ was published in IPR Review on February 8, 2018.

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• Published: 9 February, 2018