At BRICS Summit, Indian Prime Minister addressed that weaponisation of technology and critical minerals could hinder shared progress and prosperity and underlined need to ensure inclusive access to technology.
About Weaponisation of technology and critical minerals
Using control over advanced technologies and critical mineral supply chains as strategic tools to exert economic, political or geopolitical pressure on other countries
Impact of Weaponisation of technology and critical minerals
- Economic Disruptions: Export restrictions can cause supply shortages, higher costs and industrial disruptions.
- Strategic & Security Risks: Weaponisation of technology and mineral dependencies can provide geopolitical leverage and threaten defence, semiconductors and critical infrastructure.
- Green Transition: Limited access to critical minerals and advanced technologies can slow AI, EVs and renewable-energy development.
Way Ahead
- Diversify Supply Chains: Reduce dependence through alternative suppliers and strategic reserves. E.g. Indiaand U.S signed strategic Critical Minerals Cooperation Framework in May 2026.
- Boost Self-Reliance: Strengthen domestic capacity in critical minerals, semiconductors, AI and defence technologies.
- Promote Circularity: Expand recycling, resource efficiency and alternative materials.
- Strengthen Cooperation: Build international partnerships for technology sharing and secure mineral supply chains.
