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World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 25, 2023

Nigeria: Keeping Democracy Alive

Peter Obi is the new star in the cloudy nightscape of Nigerian politics.

Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 24, 2023

Disruptive Tech & Cyber-attack

Nation-states and malicious cyber actors' use of disruptive technologies has doubled since last year, which is becoming a growing concern at this moment.

World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 24, 2023

The Mosi-2 Naval Drills

South Africa is currently undertaking joint naval exercises off its Indian Ocean coast with Russia and China code named Mosi-2.

Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 18, 2023

Design Thinking- Worth the Hype?

Once hailed as a revolution in the business, tech and social impact spaces, Design Thinking faces increased criticism.

World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 18, 2023

An Indian 5th Generation Fighter?

Will the operational success of the Tejas spur India to come out with its 5th Generation Fighter in an acceptable time frame?

World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 18, 2023

An Enduring U.S. Middle East Strategy?

As Ukraine continues to occupy centre stage, Washington has realised it cannot allow the Middle East to drift.

Cyber Security - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 18, 2023

Cyber-proofing Space Assets

International collaboration, along with domestic diligence, is imperative to ensure the cybersecurity of space infrastructure in the face of advanced digital threats.

World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 18, 2023

The Musharraf Era: Reflections

The Musharaff legacy continues to stir up a debate in a Pakistan at one of its lowest points in history.

World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 11, 2023

Redefining Drone Warfare?

Technologically lesser endowed nations have disrupted warfighting concepts through homegrown weapons having far-reaching impacts.

World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 11, 2023

Where is the Eurozone Headed?

The pandemic and the war have spared no nation, and the robust European economy is no exception.

World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 11, 2023

Nothing More Than a Hot Balloon-really?

The shooting down of a giant Chinese high-altitude balloon by a top-of-the-line F-35 fighter is symptomatic of the superpowers' deep distrust.

Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 11, 2023

Israel: Leaning Right?

The new Netanyahu administration is anchored on the far right, raising domestic, regional and international concerns.

World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 11, 2023

A Nuclear Wake-up Call?

The Doomsday Clock moves 90 seconds to midnight, the closest ever! The Doomsday Clock is a metaphor for the possibility of a global calamity.

World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 4, 2023

Economic Crisis in Pakistan

The Pakistani economy is currently in a free fall and is desperately trying to salvage the situation by hoping to get assistance from the IMF and other international partners.