Manish Vaid

Manish Vaid is a Junior Fellow with the Observer Research Foundation.

He analyses energy trends and geopolitical factors, focusing on the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy systems. His expertise spans oil, gas and renewable energies, including biofuels and green hydrogen.

Manish Vaid's recent articles

China’s critical minerals chokehold sparks Quad action

China’s critical minerals chokehold sparks Quad action

The global production of advanced technologies — from smartphones and electric vehicles to renewable energy and military systems — relies on rare earth elements such as neodymium and dysprosium, essential for permanent magnets.