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World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 17, 2017
The Great Wall
The Chinese government continues to tighten and increase censorship of internet within the nation. How much will the “Great Wall” affect common citizens?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 15, 2017
Security in China
China is reportedly building one of the world’s most expansive facial recognition systems for its 1.3 billion population. China is the world's most populous country with a population..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 14, 2017
India’s strategy
India is in advanced talks with Sri Lanka to operate and manage an airport in the Hambantota area. It is the same region where China has built its seaport to advance its..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 14, 2017
The global cliffhanger
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde has sounded a warning multiple threats looming over the global economy. She noted that rising political..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 14, 2017
Understanding Israel’s response
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the reconciliation deal signed between the Hamas and the Fatahs in Palestine. However, the reaction ..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 14, 2017
The Russian influence
Russian operatives involved in the disinformation campaign during the 2016 US Presidential elections may have resorted to using 'Pokemon Go' to flame racial tensions..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 13, 2017
Enemy at the gate
As China and Nepal continue to forge closer ties, there are growing concerns that this could directly impact the regional security of India. Nepal traces its roots..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 12, 2017
Putin warns about cryptocurrency
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of the inherent risks that cryptocurrencies pose but has acknowledged that it cannot be banned. The President has proposed a..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 12, 2017
Australia defence hack
Australian officials admitted that sensitive data about Australia’s F-35 stealth fighter and P-8 surveillance aircraft programs were stolen by hackers. Cybercrimes have been on the..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 11, 2017
Catalan independence on hold
The Catalan President, Carles Puigdemont has announced that the region had "earned the right" to independence from Madrid. However, Puigdemont has suspended a formal..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 11, 2017
China’s Blockchain ambition
China has significantly invested in developing Blockchain technology but it has also cracked down on Bitcoins and Initial Coin Offering (ICO). What is the country’s goal? ..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 10, 2017
Hudson backtracks
The Hudson Institute, a think-tank based in Washington was forced to postpone an event featuring Guo Wengui, a Chinese tycoon, after it fell victim to a cyber attack..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 10, 2017
World on a “crash course”
Jim Yong Kim, the President of World Bank, has warned that unless nations invest in human development, people across the world will lost millions of jobs to automation and remain..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 10, 2017
Sanctions lifted in Sudan
The US has announced that it will be lifting nearly all the trade and economic sanctions it had imposed on Sudan 20 years ago. Sudan was once one of the largest countries in Africa..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 10, 2017
The power games
The upcoming Chinese National Party Congress will convene on October 18th 2017. In the secretive world of Chinese politics, who’re the people who wield the most power?..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 10, 2017
Elections in Liberia
On October 10th, 2017, Liberians will be voting to elect the next President of the nation. The current President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf served in office for 12 years.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 10, 2017
Powerful fire in California
Fifteen powerful wildfires have raged across Northern California in the US killing at least 10 people. The fire, whipped by strong winds, scorched through the wine country and..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 8, 2017
Why did it happen?
Nearly a week after Stephen Paddock, opened fire on concert goers in Las Vegas resulting in the deaths of 58 people, questions continue to swirl around the worst mass..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 7, 2017
Fukushima earthquake
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit Japan Trench, on the coast of Fukushima in Japan on Friday. Fridays tremor struck at about 4 am EDT near the Japan Trench , about 200 miles..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 7, 2017
May or may not
The uncertainty surrounding the future of British Prime Minister Theresa May has resulted in the loss of value to the Sterling. There is a movement to oust the Conservative Party..