We’d like to welcome Afaq Hussain as the N7 Initiative’s newest nonresident senior fellow! Hussain is a policy researcher focused on the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor and also serves as the director and co-founder of BRIEF. Read more: ➡️ bit.ly/4dXBHxb

Navigating the Indo-Pacific and the QUAD The American Center New Delhi, in collaboration with The Geostrata, hosted an engaging dialogue titled "Navigating the Indo-Pacific and the QUAD" on June 20, 2025. The session featured a compelling discussion between Ms. Eerishika Pankaj

Geopolitical tensions are redrawing maritime maps— As ships reroute, India is emerging as a key bunkering hub. Fuel isn’t just fuel anymore. It’s strategy. Read our DeBRIEFing on Bunkering. #trade #logistics #SupplyChain #ports

With container traffic rising and costs shifting, India’s transshipment game is changing. East coast investments + strategic depth = new potential hubs. More on our DeBRIEFing on Transshipment: linkedin.com/posts/bureau-o… #Shipping #trade #logistics #ports #strategy

From Kohima to Haryana to Australia, BRIEF's team has been on the ground and on the move—driving impact across connectivity, agriculture & water security. Catch all our June highlights 👇 linkedin.com/posts/bureau-o… #Development #Trade #IMEC #Agriculture

The BRIEFing Room | Episode 1: Trade Unblocked Afaq Hussain in conversation on the connectivity and logistics landscape. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/fuFvA4z5ZW4?si…

Expanding the India–UAE Virtual Trade Corridor could offer IMEC countries a foundation for a digitally integrated trade network. N7 Initiative's Afaq Hussain explains why digital integration should be a priority to ensure the success of IMEC. atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atla…

Digital integration could make IMEC more than just a transportation corridor. India and UAE's MAITRI platform should be a starting point for building a seamless regional digital trade ecosystem across the IMEC countries. Read more from Afaq Hussain ⬇️ n7initiative.org/research/imec-…

My latest article for Atlantic Council on expanding common digital trade networks to the #IMEC countries. The future of global trade lies in seamless connectivity — not just through physical infrastructure, but through intelligent, harmonised, interoperable digital systems.

“As global trade corridors evolve to redefine cargo movement routes, robust digital infrastructure will be instrumental to ensuring connectivity.” Afaq Hussain makes the case for a digitally integrated India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (#IMEC): atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atla…

"I always say let's not use the IMEC versus BRI narrative. I think that's one thing we should avoid,” explains N7 Initiative’s Afaq Hussain. “The financing for BRI, which comes from China's state, is the differentiator there,” he adds Watch more: ➡️ bit.ly/4oXdxrK

🚨 NEW REPORT | IMEC: Connectivity in an era of geopolitical uncertainty N7 Initiative’s Afaq Hussain and Nicholas Shafer (نيكولاس شايفر) highlight IMEC’s potential and analyze ways to strengthen the project to ensure its future success in regional integration. atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-resea…

Mr Afaq Hussain, BRIEF, highlighted India’s port readiness, noting that seamless multimodal integration will be key to strengthening the country’s future trade competitiveness. #VIF #Ports #Connectivity

When operational, #IMEC can initially carry 1.5 Million TEUs a year. Here is my latest report on #IMEC, Co-authored with Nicholas Shafer (نيكولاس شايفر) , published by N7 Initiative at the Atlantic Council . Link: atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-resea…

It was a pleasure presenting my views at VIF India on India’s maritime ecosystem and its alignment with connectivity corridors like India MiddleEast Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Thank you Mr. Arvind Gupta Arvind Gupta and ANURAG BISEN for hosting this discussion.

Catch Afaq Hussain, Director & Founding Member @BRIEFindia, at Hili Forum 2025 🗓️ 8 Sept | ⏰ 13:50–15:05 GST 📍 Connectivity Hall, St. Regis Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi 💡 Session: New Contest: Critical Minerals & Corridor Diplomacy TheECSSR | Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy | BRIEF

Honoured to speak at the #HiliForum in Abu Dhabi on Critical Minerals & Corridor Diplomacy. Shared views on making #IMEC viable & operational to strengthen global supply chains. Privileged to join Amb Francesco Maria Talò, Nicholas Shafer (نيكولاس شايفر) , Fatima & Ahmed Elsafty. TheECSSR Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy