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World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 22, 2023
Brazil: Tacking Against the Wind?
In a bold move, Brazilian President Lula called to question the American role in extending the war in Ukraine. Will it backfire?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 22, 2023
Simmering Embers of Disaffection?
The recent incidents triggered by Khalistan separatists at home and abroad are something the Indian state can scarcely ignore.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 22, 2023
South Sudan: Reinstating Human Rights?
Little hope remains for the suffering populace of South Sudan from the predations of clashing armies.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 15, 2023
Democracy Summit: Real Action or More Rhetoric?
Washington's efforts to uphold the spirit of democracy are commendable, but is it working?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 15, 2023
Chatgpt: Transforming or Trivialising Education?
With ChatGPT rendering original research and composition unnecessary, will education be an enlightening experience?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 15, 2023
Indicting Trump: Politics or Justice Served?
Mr Donald Trump's indictment has catapulted him again to centre stage, just as he launches his campaign for 2024.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 15, 2023
Uk-sailing Into the Indo-pacific?
London's formal declaration of joining the CPTPP could mark the start of a new look-east policy, taking the focus away from Europe.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 15, 2023
U.s. Abortion Laws: a Pro-life Victory
The decision by a Texas judge that bans a commonly used abortion pill across the country has sparked controversy.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 8, 2023
Is the Indian Ocean No Longer Indian?
China is aggressively challenging India’s domination of the Indian Ocean, a fact not easily ignored by New Delhi.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 8, 2023
EU: Wither Nuclear Power and Ice’s?
Discussions concerning the energy future of Europe took place among the member states of the European Union last week of March 2023.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 8, 2023
An Incredible Journey
This year the mobile phone completes 50 years of its existence. This is a good moment to reassess its net impact on society.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 8, 2023
Finland: Leaning Right?
A change of government has come at a crucial time in Finland’s history as it once again confronts Russia as a NATO member.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 8, 2023
The Next Step in Ai-language Modelling
The Battle Royale for AI-assisted Search Engines is really hotting up.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 1, 2023
Taiwan: Walking a Diplomatic Tightrope?
With Honduras abandoning Taiwan in favour of the PRC, is Taipei running out of allies?
War - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 1, 2023
Doomsday Clock: Ticking Closer?
The nuclear escalatory ladder was ratcheted a few notches higher by the Russian nuclear deployment in Belarus.
War - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 1, 2023
Reparations for Post-war Ukraine?
Who will pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine once the guns fall silent?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 1, 2023
The Race for Global Connectivity
Amazon's push into satellite internet could pose serious competition to Elon Musk’s Starlink.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 1, 2023
War: Crime & Punishment
Does the International Criminal Court truly protect the rights of all victims of war equally?
War - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 25, 2023
Putin: a War Criminal?
Issuing an ICC arrest warrant for President Putin could make a peace deal that much harder.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 25, 2023
No Longer Numero Uno?
Are we at the threshold of a multipolar world?