Praveen Chand is an infrastructure, energy, and geopolitics commentator with over 38 years of hands-on experience in major EPCC projects across oil & gas, civil infrastructure, and renewable energy. A Civil Engineering graduate from NIT Trichy and a Master’s in Construction Law from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, he has held senior leadership roles including Project Director, SBU Head, and Country Head across West Asia and East Asia.His writing blends deep industry expertise with global insights, focusing on energy security, infrastructure strategy, geopolitics, and economic trends — always connecting policy shifts to on-ground industrial realities. Having worked and travelled across more than 30 countries, he also offers grounded perspectives on international travel, culture, and regional dynamics.
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Living Within the Lie: Mark Carney, Davos, and the Fiction of Global Rules A Rare Davos Admission That Shook the Hall In a speech that received a rare standing ovation…
Why Computer Component Prices Are Exploding in 2026 By early 2026, the cost of high-performance computer hardware has reached unprecedented levels. Just for an example, in India, a standard 1TB…
Shaksgam Valley Dispute and CPEC: Why India Rejects China’s Claim 12 January 2026, New Delhi | The Shaksgam Valley dispute has returned to focus amid reports of fresh Chinese infrastructure…
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Libya GNU Plane Crash: Tragedy or Targeted Strike? The Libya GNU plane crash on December 23, 2025, that killed Lt. Gen. Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, Chief of Staff of Libya’s…
Osman Hadi’s Death and the Double Standards of Global Diplomacy Western and International Diplomatic Spotlight on Osman Hadi’s Death The death of Sharif Osman Hadi on 18 December 2025 has…