One World Research Initiative (OWRI)

One World Research Initiative publishes open-access research, policy briefs and commentary on political, economic, social and strategic developments shaping India and the wider world.

OWRI connects research, policy analysis and public understanding through evidence-informed discussion of international relations, governance, economic security, climate and technology.

Latest published research

• The New Oil? Why Critical Minerals Will Shape the Next Geopolitical Order — Critical minerals are increasingly central to economic and strategic security. This analysis argues that India's most pressing exposure lies in processing, refining, component…
• Satya Niketan Building Collapse: When Safety Fails, People Pay the Price — An examination of the human cost of the September 2026 Satya Niketan building collapse, the building-safety regulatory framework, student housing vulnerabilities, and the need…
• When the Port Survives but the Recovery Fails — Multi-Hazard Risk and Adaptive Infrastructure Strategies for Ports in Small Island Developing States: Lessons for India's Maritime Engagement — Ports in Small Island Developing States face overlapping climate hazards and limited resources. The research examines why surviving port structures do not guarantee recovery when…