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Executive Summary Tamil Nadu has transformed from an agrarian economy in 1950 to India’s second-largest state economy by 2023–24, with a GSDP of ₹31 lakh crore and a per capita income (₹3,15,220) 1.71 times the national average. Its diversified economy—spanning automotive, textiles, electronics, IT, and sustainable agriculture—is underpinned by a 48.4% urbanization rate, 80.3% literacy, and a 6.5% poverty rate. Compared to Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, AP, and India, Tamil Nadu excels in social indicators (HDI: 0.708) and diversification, trailing Maharashtra in GSDP scale and Karnataka in IT dominance. Dravidian social reforms, the Green Revolution, post-1991 liberalization, and the 2021 Industrial Policy were pivotal. State budgets show opportunities in infrastructure and renewables but face constraints from welfare spending (40%) and debt (25% GSDP). Projected GSDP growth of 8–9% through 2025 hinges on electronics, IT, and green energy, leveraging strengths like a skilled workfor...

  The Russian Far East: China’s New Resource Frontier—And the Looming Threats Introduction: A Pivotal but Perilous Partnership The Russian Far East, a vast and sparsely populated region rich in farmland, oil, gas, and minerals, is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of Sino-Russian economic cooperation. As Western sanctions squeeze Moscow and Beijing seeks food and energy security, the two nations are deepening ties here—but not without risks. This blog post explores: How China is expanding its footprint  in the Russian Far East. Why this partnership is reshaping global trade  and geopolitics. The major threats  that could derail it—from Arctic competition to sanctions evasion cracks. 1. China’s Growing Dominance in the Russian Far East A. Investments and Key Sectors China has poured  over $10 billion  into the region, focusing on: Agriculture  (1+ million hectares of farmland leased, mainly for soybeans, wheat, and corn). Energy  (Arctic LNG, oil pipe...