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World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 6, 2018
Syria’s other battle
The ongoing conflict between Turkish government and a number of US-aligned militias has stalled the fight against the Islamic State. The Pentagon has announced a “pause” in..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 6, 2018
Sri Lanka declares emergency
On Tuesday, the Sri Lankan government declared a state of emergency for 10 days due to religious clashes in the district of Kandy. The country has seen an..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 6, 2018
The fate of Trump Presidency
US President Donald Trump’s former aide Sam Nunberg has admitted that the president “may have done something illegal”. In an extraordinary interview, he has also stated..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 6, 2018
China’s warning to Taiwan
China’s Premier Li Keqiang has warned Taiwan that Beijing will “never tolerate any separatist schemes or activities for Taiwan independence.” Taiwan is an Island..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 5, 2018
Italy goes far right
The Italian elections were held on March 4th, 2018. Voters resoundingly backed parties that propagated far-right anti immigration populist agenda. Will the rise in far-right..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 5, 2018
Success and failure
The annual session of the National People’s Congress began on March 5th, 2018. It is the first meeting since the new government was installed by the Chinese..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 5, 2018
Assad vows to continue assault
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has vowed that his military will continue its offensive in eastern Ghouta to root out the rebel stronghold. Over the span of several centuries..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 5, 2018
India’s services take a hit
India’s service sector reportedly took a hit in February, as PMI fell to 47.8. This contraction is a six-month low for the industry. The industry was adversely affected by..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 2, 2018
The White House palace intrigue
H. R. McMaster, the current National Security Advisor in the US will be leaving his position as early as next month. According to news reports, he is being asked to leave..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 2, 2018
Ivanka Trump under scrutiny
One of Ivanka Trump’s international business deals is reportedly under scrutiny by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The daughter of the US President Donald Trump..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 2, 2018
Trump to impose steel tariffs
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump announced that the United States will soon be imposing global tariffs of 25% on steel imports, and 10% on aluminium. White house..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 1, 2018
Putin to address poverty?
In a State of the Nation address on the 1st of March, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the country’s poverty. Approximately 20 million Russian citizens live below..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 1, 2018
Hope leaves the White House
Hope Hicks, the White House Director of Strategic Communications and President Donald Trump’s longest serving aide has resigned from her position..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 1, 2018
China’s nuclear ambitions
China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) has revealed that China could possibly have a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the water by 2025. CSIC is the country’s..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 28, 2018
More hikes in US interest rates?
The new Chairman of the Federal Reserve has stated the interest rates will be further raised in the near future. He also assured to policy makers that the US economy..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 28, 2018
Japan manufacturing falls
Japanese manufacturing outputs saw a sharp drop of 6.6% in the month of January. This was higher than the industry forecast of 4%, and is also the biggest fall..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 28, 2018
Taliban’s legitimacy in Afghanistan
In a bid to bring peace to the region, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has made the unprecedented offer to official recognize the Taliban as a legitimate political group..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 28, 2018
Kushner loses clearance
Reports have emerged that US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who also worked in the White House as a senior advisor, has lost his top security clearance..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 28, 2018
Jerusalem church reopens
Earlier this week, one of the most holy churches in the world closed its doors in response to the Israeli government’s proposed tax plans and land expropriation bill..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 27, 2018
Credit Suisse to begin Brexit plan
According to media reports, Credit Suisse is planning to relocate 250 investment banker jobs from London to the continent. This is the “first phase” of its Brexit plan..