Takshashila Geospatial Bulletin

India Has the Data. Can You Find It?

Why geospatial discoverability matters for research and governance

Aug 18 • Dr Y Nithiyanandam

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April 2026

#15 The Strait of Hormuz and the New Logic of Chokepoint Control

The Cartography of Maritime Control

Apr 30 • Dr Y Nithiyanandam

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January 2026

#14 China's Renewable Energy Transformation in Tibet Autonomous Region

Infrastructure and Strategic Implications

Jan 28 • Dr Y Nithiyanandam

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June 2025

#13 Mapping the Rise of Solar Energy Harvesting in Tibet Autonomous Region

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Jun 7, 2025 • Dr Y Nithiyanandam

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February 2025

#12 Medog Mega-Dam 2.0: Renewed Insights on Risks & Impact

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Feb 1, 2025 • Dr Y Nithiyanandam

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October 2024

#11 Disclosing the undisclosed: China's Advanced firing range and probable SIGINT facilities near Shigatse, TAR

TL; DR This report finds that a sophisticated PLA firing range near Shigatse is being used for high-altitude target practice and weapon calibration.

Oct 7, 2024 • Dr Y Nithiyanandam

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August 2024

#10 High-Altitude Hubs: The Strategic Heliports Shaping Tibet's Military Landscape

TL; DR—Heliports and helipads are strategically placed at key locations near the LAC, serving as logistics hubs to enable rapid troop and equipment…

Aug 6, 2024 • Dr Y Nithiyanandam

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June 2024

#9 Unlocking Tibet: In-Depth Mapping of Transport Infrastructure Through Geo-Spatial Analysis

TL;DR Geospatial maps help understand the connections between transportation networks.

Jun 4, 2024 • Dr Y Nithiyanandam

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March 2024

#8 China's Expansive Frontier: The rise of dual-purpose settlements in Tibet

TL;DR The study identifies a trend in developing settlements along border areas, particularly near valuable resources.

Mar 31, 2024 • Dr Y Nithiyanandam

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#7 Satellite Imagery Revelations: Tracking the Evolution of Two Chinese Settlements on the Contested India-China Border

TL; DR Significant recent developments have occurred in two border settlements, one in Zone A (an unnamed village) and the other in Zone B (Migyitun…

Mar 12, 2024 • Dr Y Nithiyanandam

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December 2023

#6 Evolving Urban Landscapes: Urbanisation Dynamics in Tibet and Their Regional Implications

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Dec 31, 2023 • Dr Y Nithiyanandam

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November 2023

#5 Unveiling the dragon's footprint: Geospatial intelligence of recent developments in the Doklam plateau.

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Nov 16, 2023 • Dr Y Nithiyanandam

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