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World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 6, 2018
Hong Kong’s democracy
The top court in Hong Kong delivered a substantial ruling for pro-democracy activists. A five-judge panel at the court of final appeal has overturned prison sentences..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 6, 2018
Crisis in Maldives
On the 1st of February, the Maldivian Supreme Court issued a ruling stating that the 2015 conviction of former President Naseed and 8 other leaders was unconstitutional..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 5, 2018
China uses AI to beat the world
China is planning to update its old outdated computer systems aboard nuclear submarines with artificial intelligence. This could potentially enhance the analytical skills..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 5, 2018
Are Zuma’s days numbered?
South African President is fighting for political relevance in the region as the embattled President was summoned by his political party’s leader to consider stepping down..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 5, 2018
The tipping point
For the first time in two years, the US Dow Jones index suffered its steepest fall. The stock market index plunged by more than 600 points amid wider losses in US..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 5, 2018
Leadership dilemma in Singapore
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, despite his public announcement of his intention to step down, has yet to name an heir, resulting in speculation from..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 2, 2018
Somalian humanitarian response plan
The 2018 Humanitarian Response Plan for the Somalian Drought and Famine crises was presented on the 30th of January to senior members of the Somali Government and..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 2, 2018
A dangerous existence – Syria
A recent airstrike in central Syria has wrecked the hospital considered to the safest hospital in the country. Meanwhile, the main hospital in the city of Afrin has been struggling to provide..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 2, 2018
Kenya media shutdown
On Tuesday (30th January, 2018), Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga conducted his own ceremonial “swearing in” ceremony as “people’s president”. The ruling government..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 2, 2018
Importance of fair trade in Africa
On Wednesday, His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria spoke at an interactive session titled “Stabilizing the Mediterranean” at the WEF..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 1, 2018
Poland’s controversial stance on Holocaust
On the 1st of February, the Polish Senate passed a bill criminalising the portrayal of Poland as complicit in the crimes of Nazi Germany. The bill has invited critique from Israeli..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 31, 2018
US sanctions list targets all Russians
The Trump administration has provided the Treasury Department with a list of about 210 Russians deemed close enough to Russian President Vladimir Putin to be targets for new..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 31, 2018
Dow Jones – dressing down?
Just hours before US President Donald Trump was set to delivery his first State of the Union speech, the Dow Jones suffered a dramatic drop as it lost nearly 400 points..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 31, 2018
Implications of the false alert
On the 13th of January 2018, the citizens of Hawaii received a false state-wide alert about an impending ballistic missile attack. This mistake that was corrected almost 40..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 31, 2018
China’s nuclear ambition
On Tuesday, a Chinese military newspaper urged the stockpiling of nuclear weapons to counter growing global instability. They emphasised the development of nuclear..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 31, 2018
A Kennedy responds
US President Donald Trump has delivered his first State of the Union speech in which he highlighted his plans regarding immigration. Joe Kennedy, the scion of the Kennedy..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 30, 2018
US midterm elections - Russia’s interference
Mike Pompeo, the head of the CIA has warned that Russia is set to continue its campaign of meddling in foreign elections by targeting the congressional midterm races in America..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 30, 2018
China – African Union
On the 26th of January, the prominent French newspaper Le Monde published an expose alleging that China bugged the African Union headquarters it built in Addis Ababa..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 29, 2018
Kabul attack – yet again!
On 29 January 2018, explosions and gunfire erupted near the main military academy in Kabul, as officials and witnesses feared insurgents had entered another heavily guarded..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 29, 2018
The problem with “Fake News”
As US President Donald Trump continues his verbal attacks on the free press, other populist leaders across the world are emulating the US President. They have also begun deeming unfavourable..