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Srilanka: Economy in Doldrums
While the COVID-19 pandemic may have exacerbated the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, there are a number of structural factors that cannot be ignored.
The Finger of Blame
While the Afghanistan crisis may represent a collective failure of the western coalition forces and their chosen Afghan political elites, the U.S. will have to share a greater degree of blame.
Mercenaries of Disinformation
Although influence operations are almost as old as human history, the pervasive presence of social media has allowed private agencies to monetise disinformation.
The Golden Age of Hydrogen?
The Vernian vision of a hydrogen economy may soon come to pass as countries adopt strategies to mitigate climate change and democratise energy sources.
Delta Wave Disrupts Economic Recovery
As the Delta variant continues to spread throughout Asia, lockdown restrictions and low vaccine rollouts threaten to undercut economic recovery in the region
Reopening EU: Too Soon?
As countries in the European Union undertake measures to open the bloc for non-essential travel, they will have to strictly monitor changes in the status quo.
A Cure For Alzheimer’s?
The authorisation of Aducanumab, a new drug to cure Alzheimer’s, by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration has generated debates in the medical community.
Olympics in the Shadow of Covid-19
Japan is experiencing its fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
India’s AstraZeneca Deal
The global controversy surrounding AstraZeneca, India’s primary vaccine, together with an inadequate adverse reaction reporting system, has given rise to many unanswered questions.
Shrinking Labour Pool
With declining demographic growth rates, China will have to restructure its manpower- intensive economy.
Fourth Estate Under Siege
Reporters across the globe are witnessing an increase in threats, arrests, and censorship.
Nixing Fake News
The only way to nip misinformation in the bud is to work alongside social media platforms.
Getting the Online, in Line
In a market as large and diverse as India, it is important to tailor regulatory requirements with great care if fair, equitable, and responsible behaviour is to be ensured in the digital ecosystem.
Fighting Misinformation
The way forward is to have governments and institutions working together for a disinformation-free society
Digital Public Infrastructure
Technology has disrupted the traditional model of news production by empowering the audience to amplify it or create new content altogether.
Believing the Written Word
Though social media reach is tremendous in India, its platforms have not been used to spread misinformation or create agitations.
The Health Silk Road – a Band-aid Solution?
By leveraging the BRI infrastructure for its health outreach, China has the power to negate its besmirched 'Wuhan virus' status. However, it must first iron out its supply chain lacunae and avoid…
Iconic Hero in Irons—the Downfall of Paul Rusesabagina
With subterfuge, the celebrity Good Samaritan was lured back and thrown into prison. While Rwandan security czars may have reasons to gloat over this coup, it also exposes the authoritarian rule…
Do You Want to Be a Hero?
Jim Rice’s advice to become “Heroes of the Pandemic” can help achieve much-needed resilience in supply chains.
Surviving and Thriving in the Pandemic
How the right decisions and rapid responses can help a company emerge unscathed from the pandemic