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Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 26, 2017
No negotiations, says Qatar
Qatar has said that unless the Saudi Arabia and its allies lift the blockade, the country won’t enter any negotiations. Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt have cut all ties…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 26, 2017
Peace in Libya?
Libya’s two warring leaders, Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj and the eastern commander Khalifa Haftar have agreed to a conditional ceasefire. The ceasefire, that was mediated by the French president,…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 26, 2017
US-North Korea inevitable war?
North Korea has threatened a nuclear strike on "the heart of the US." Pyongyang's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) has warned the US of dire consequences if the United States attempts to…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 26, 2017
UK to ban diesel & petrol vehicles by 2040
The UK government will announce that it will ban diesel and petrol cars and vans by 2040. BBC has reported that the government will encourage a move towards electric cars in a bid to combat air…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 26, 2017
Unity among Indian presidents
Ram Nath Kovind, who took his oath to become the 14th President of India, said that unity was the “way forward” for the country. His first speech to the nation was similar to the final speech made by…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 26, 2017
Sessions’ not Trump’s personal lawyer
Top Republicans have come out in support of US Attorney General Jeff Sessions, as President Donald Trump continues to criticize him. Trump has publicly expressed his frustration with the AG multiple…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 26, 2017
IMF look at China
By 2027, the International Monetary Fund, may move its headquarters to Beijing, China. Christine Lagarde, the managing director of IMF has said that such a move will be dictated by China’s economic…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 25, 2017
Jordan has the cards – former Mossad agent
The Israeli government has said that it will remove the metal detectors installed at the al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. The announcement comes after a violent incident took place at the Israeli Embassy…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 25, 2017
The Soul of India
In his last address to the nation as the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee said that the soul of country “resides in pluralism and tolerance.” Over the years, the statesman has advocated tolerance…
- Analyses & Assessments - Jul 25, 2017
Saudi to cut oil production
In a bid to address flagging oil prices, Saudi Arabia, has pledged to limit its oil exports to 6.6 million bpd (barrels per day). This is a million bpd lesser than the previous year. The announcement…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 25, 2017
Six principles of Saudi Arabia
The bloc of nations led by Saudi Arabia have released a set of six principles for Qatar to comply with to end the current stand-off in the region. Qatar has not directly responded to the principles…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 25, 2017
Trump looks to fire Sessions
US President, Donald Trump is contemplating firing the current Attorney General, Jeff Sessions. The president has publicly voiced his frustration over his long-time ally and referred to him as “…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 25, 2017
China threatens India
China has told India not to “push its luck,” as tensions continue to simmer between the two nations over the military standoff in Doklam. The Chinese military have demanded India to withdraw its…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 25, 2017
Google on rough track
Due to a record fine from the European Commission, Alphabet’s profits have been significantly hit. Google’s parent company saw its profits for the three months to the end of June, fall by 40%. In…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 24, 2017
Deadly shooting at Israeli embassy
Two Jordanians were killed by an Israeli when violence erupted inside Israeli embassy complex in Jordan. A security guard reportedly opened fire and killed the two men during a confrontation.…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 24, 2017
Grab grabs $2.5 billion
South East Asian ride-hailing firm Grab has raised $2.5 billion in fresh funding. This is the biggest round of investment this region has ever witnessed. This capitalization has cemented Grab’s lead…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 24, 2017
Growth declines in the US and UK
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that US and UK economies will be growing at lesser rates than previously predicted. According to new estimates, US economic growth will be 2.1% rather…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 24, 2017
Conflict Mineral Controversy
Attempts by Donald Trump suspend the law against the use of conflict minerals poses a global threat to the spread of terrorism. Attempts by Donald Trump suspend the law against the use of conflict…
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 24, 2017
Tackling corruption in India
Shri Rupak Kumar Dutta, the Chief Director General and Inspector General of police, Karnataka, was at Synergia Forum on July 22, 2017. The IPS Officer of 1981 Batch (Karnataka Cadre), spoke on the…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 24, 2017
EU caught in crossfire
The European Union is concerned over proposed sanctions the US plans on imposing Russia. The US House and the Senate have reached a deal on toughening sanctions against Russia over its purported…