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Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 12, 2017
India-Middle East - A New Dimension
On 10th June, at Synergia forum, a talk was given by Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad centering on ‘Turmoil and Terror in West Asia, PS Raghavan gave his intervention on the new dimension in the India-Middle…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 12, 2017
Oceans under Threat
The 193 UN member nations have pledged to take action against the deteriorating health and productivity of the world’s oceans, with US backing the plan while maintaining its stand against the ‘Paris…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 10, 2017
A Turbulent West Asia
Talmiz Ahmad, former Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman and UAE, was at the Synergia Forum on 10th June 2017 to speak about the current ‘Terror and Turmoil in West Asia’. He spoke about events…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 9, 2017
Farmers' protest in MP: Unrest Spreads
Farmers in the western Indian state of Maharashtra have temporarily ended a protest after the state government promised to write off their loans. Since June 1 farmers in western Madhya Pradesh were…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 9, 2017
What is the Fate of the UK now?
The Conservative Party needed to obtain 326 out of 650 seats to govern with a full majority. Theresa May, has failed to secure a majority in the election which serves as a major counterblast to…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 9, 2017
EU is increasing its ‘Defense Expenditure’
The European Union (EU) drew up proposals on Wednesday for a new European Defense Union Plan, with a defense fund of €500 million in 2019 – 2020, which would then double to €1billion annually from…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 9, 2017
Comey’s Testimony Rejected
Donald Trump’s personal attorney has denied allegations made by fired FBI Director, James Comey against the US President who has accused him of leaking the privileged information. Mr. Comey’s seven…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 9, 2017
Protest turns violent in Darjeeling
On 8th June 2017, the West Bengal government deployed army in Darjeeling after the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) protested against the forced imposition of the Bengali language in the state schools.…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 9, 2017
Catalonia to spilt from Spain?
Carles Puigdemont the regional head of Catalonia announced that Catalonia will hold referendum for independence from Spain on October 1st 2017. The referendum will take place in Catalonia despite…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 9, 2017
Power of a statement
Is India prepared for a two and half front war? The recent statement by the Indian Army chief, Gen. Bipin Rawat on the army’s readiness to fight a war from either internal or external sources showed…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 8, 2017
Explosion at a fireworks factory
More than 25 people were killed and many were injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The blast occurred on Wednesday afternoon when a blaze…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 8, 2017
India raises Baluchistan issue at UN
On 8th June 2017, India again raised the issue of human rights violation in Baluchistan at the UNHRC, accusing Pakistan of using air power against its own people. Pakistan while advocating restrains…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 8, 2017
Comey’s Testimony Creates Political Storm in US
Fired FBI Director, James Comey has created a political storm with his allegations against President, Donald Trump who has asked him to stop investigation against his former ‘National Security…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 8, 2017
Qatar in Isolation
Qatar, alleged for funding terrorism resulting in one of the greatest diplomatic strikes the world has seen, is still facing consequences as the countries initiating the ban begin to ‘antagonize’ the…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 8, 2017
A New Regional Integration
In terms of population, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is one of the largest regional organizations in the world. On June 1st, Vladimir Putin announced at an annual summit that India…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2017
Fighting the Invisible
With the recent attacks raining over UK, the intelligence agencies and the police are largely underway to many investigations. Following the London Bridge Attack on Saturday, many people have now…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2017
China will not beg India to join OBOR
China’s media on Wednesday said that Beijing would welcome India to join the ‘One Belt, One Road’ (OBOR) initiative but would not beg India to accede its request. China has initiated a Twenty-First…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2017
Lamplight On Qatar Downplays Saudi Arabia
Qatar is the richest country in the world in terms of per capita income and the world’s largest LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) exporter; it is now facing a diplomatic stand-off from its oil producing…
Disaster - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2017
Iran twin attacks
Terror group ISIS claims responsibility for the twin attacks in Iran. On 7th June 2017, the Iranian parliament and mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini the founder of Iranian Republic was attacked.…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2017
Pakistan’s angle on Qatar
The break in the diplomatic ties with Qatar and its neighbouring countries such as Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Egypt etc. has major implications on not only on Qatar but in diplomatic…