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World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 29, 2017
Pope Francis in Myanmar
Pope Francis, who visited Myanmar preached the importance of peace in a nation embattled by violence. In his keynote address, the Pope did not mention Rohingya Muslims..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 29, 2017
Kenyatta sworn in
Uhuru Kenyatta has been sworn in for a second five-year term as president of Kenya. The day was marred by violence as reports have emerged of the deaths of three..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 28, 2017
Slavery in Libya
International community and organizations have expressed outrage against the modern day practice of slavery and autions taking place in Libya. Libya is an oil-rich country..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 28, 2017
Attack on free press
Former CIA and National Security Agency Director Michael Hayden has criticized US President Donald Trump for frequently attacking the media. He noted that this was..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 27, 2017
Yemen’s humanitarian crisis
Nearly three weeks after a Saudi Arabia led blockade cut off humanitarian aid to Yemen, about 25,000 tonnes of wheat will be offloaded for starving people in the country.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 27, 2017
What next for Zimbabwe?
The Zimbabwe military has announced that its operation to take over key institutions in the country including placing former President Robert Mugabe under house arrest..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 27, 2017
Pope visits Myanmar
Pope Francis is currently visiting Myanmar making him the first Pope to ever visit the southeast Asian nation. It remains to be seen if the religious leader broaches the..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 27, 2017
Syria on balance
A UK-based monitoring group called Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) has claimed that at least 53 civilians have been killed in Russian air strikes in..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 27, 2017
Japan’s labor woes
As Japan battles with its the worst labor shortage in over 40 years, companies have continued struggling looking for workers to meet production deadlines. According..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 25, 2017
The grand strategy
With the advent of technology and the expansion of the internet, there are heightened threats to national security of nation-states across the world. Can there be..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 24, 2017
Reimagining Afghanistan
Russia’s recent diplomatic intervention in Afghanistan elicits old categorizations of a ‘New Great Gamer’ in the making among traditional rivals Moscow and Washington..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 22, 2017
Tencent on top
China-based company, Tencent Holding, has officially surpassed Facebook in terms of market value. The company has now crossed $500 billion and is the first Asian..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 21, 2017
Kenya’s President Kenyatta
Kenya’s Supreme Court has upheld the victory of President Uhuru Kenyatta in last month’s re-run of presidential elections. The results of the elections that had been held..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 21, 2017
The end of ISIS
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani in an address broadcast in state media has declared the end of ISIS. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant also known as..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 21, 2017
What next for Merkel
As exploratory talks to form Germany’s next coalition government collapsed, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stated that she prefers “fresh elections” to leading a..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 21, 2017
Tillerson stands accused
United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has been accused of violating a federal law designed to stop foreign militaries from enlisting child soldiers......
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 21, 2017
Slave trade in Libya
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the authorities to urgently investigate the situation and bring the perpetrators to justice after reports..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 21, 2017
Humanitarian crisis in Yemen
There is a humanitarian crisis unfolding in Yemen as aid agencies struggle to provide urgent humanitarian supplies to the region. A Saudi-Arabia led..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 20, 2017
Russia vetoes on Syrian resolution
Russia has vetoed a US-sponsored UN resolution that would have extended an international inquiry into chemical weapons attacks in Syria. Russia has supported the..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 20, 2017
Automakers bet big on China
With investments from companies like Volkswagen, Tesla and Ford, China has emerged as the main market for electric cars. During the late 19th century and the..