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Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 3, 2017
US to expel Cuban diplomats
The US State Department is expected to order nearly two-thirds of Cuba's diplomats to leave the United States. The announcement will come in the wake of a mysterious sonic..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 2, 2017
His spirit lives on: The Mahatma
Millions of people have come to revere Gandhi as Mahatma, " The Great Soul" and to the struggling masses he endeared himself as Bapu , " The Father of the Nation "..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 1, 2017
China takes on North Korea
China has ordered North Korean companies to shut down their operations in the country. China has begun implementing the sanctions that were unanimously passed..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 1, 2017
Baghdadi is back
Islamic State (ISIS) has released a recording of what appears to be a recent speech by the group’s leader - Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has gone by several names and..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 1, 2017
Farmers rebuff the government
Farmers in Telangana have an unusual request to the authorities – they want the government to discontinue 24-hour electricity. Three districts in the state were promised round the clock..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 1, 2017
Choke Points
The growing importance of global trade in agricultural commodities has increased the risks of disruption at key transport 'chokepoints', potentially triggering food price surges..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 1, 2017
What happens with Rohingya
With more than 500,000 Rohingya Muslims fleeing the region to Bangladesh, the international community has demanded Myanmar to address the crisis. The Rohingya are an ethnic..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 1, 2017
N.Korea and US 'in direct contact'
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the United States is in direct contact with North Korea and is looking into whether Kim Jong Un is open to talks. The comment..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 28, 2017
Hope for Puerto Rico?
The aftermath of Hurricane Maria has left Puerto Rico dealing with widespread damage and devastation. There have been at least 24 deaths and millions in the region..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 28, 2017
China’s mortgage problems
Consumer loans have considerably grown in China in the recent years with millions of citizens taking out mortgage loans to buy property. Will the mortgage bubble lead to an..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 28, 2017
Resettling 50,000 refugees
The European Commission has announced a new plan to resettle 50,000 refugees to Europe. Majority of these refugees came to the region from the African continent..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 28, 2017
The king of fake news dies
Paul Horner, a writer who became notorious for peddling "fake news" during the 2016 US election campaign has died at 38. He was found dead in his bed in Laveen..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 28, 2017
India’s economic future
A report global financial services firm Morgan Stanley has forecast that by 2026 India will become the third largest economy in the world. India’s economy can be described as a..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 28, 2017
Cyberwar by North Korea?
The war of words between US and North Korea has escalated in the recent weeks. However, can North Korea destabilize the United States through a cyberattack?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 28, 2017
A win for women
In a historic move, Saudi Arabia's King Salman has announced that women in the country will be allowed to drive cars. Saudi Arabia was the only nation that has a law preventing..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 28, 2017
Snap elections in Japan
The lower house of Japan’s Parliament has been dissolved by the nation’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in preparation for the upcoming snap election. The election will be held on..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 28, 2017
More aggressive North Korea
South Korea’s National Security Adviser Chung Eui-yong has warned that the country expects increased provocative activities from North Korea in October 2017..
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 28, 2017
Centre of gravity
US elder statesman Henry Kissinger has said that the world’s “center of gravity” is shifting, China & US must establish strong bilateral ties. The former Secretary of State..
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 28, 2017
Indian economy woes
The growth of the Indian economy has considerably slowed down. Between the months of April and June, it grew by 5.7%, which is a three year low. What’s the cause..
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 28, 2017
Digital payment in Hong Kong
Two of China’s most successful entrepreneurs, Li Ka-shing and Jack Ma Yun have come together to launch a new venture that will expand the digital payments industry..