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World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 8, 2018
Taipei rejects Beijing
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake that left 8 dead, Taiwan has rejected Beijing’s offer to send across a rescue team to aid in the relief efforts. This is the latest development..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 8, 2018
Fake news, real consequences
A malicious element was able to breach China’s central bank mailbox to email a false notice about Bitcoin crackdown to journalists’ part of the US media. Given the volatility..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 8, 2018
Sunglasses for Surveillance?
China has been the source of many innovations, scientific discoveries, and inventions. Chinese security officials are now reportedly equipped with a dark sunglass that..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 8, 2018
Trump orders a military parade
US President Donald Trump has reportedly asked the Pentagon to begin planning a military parade to be held in the nation. The President had indicated his interest in organizing..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 7, 2018
Robot algorithms to blame?
A global sell-off sparked by the decline of the American stock market resulted in investors losing trillions of Dollars within days. Was a robot algorithm to blame for the..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 7, 2018
Boston, Paris, Istanbul, London - What's next?
From Australia to USA, a common problem faced by security and intelligence agencies is how self-radicalized home residents or itinerant visitors, even if under surveillance..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 7, 2018
Emerging Global Challenges
In March 2017, the Synergia Forum organized a private discussion with His Excellency Shekhar Dutt, IAS (Retd.) Former Defence Secretary, Deputy NSA & Governor..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 7, 2018
The Emerging World Order
In August 2017, the Synergia Forum organised a talk by M.K. Narayanan -Former NSA to Government of India, Governor of West Bengal & former Director of..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 6, 2018
Hong Kong’s democracy
The top court in Hong Kong delivered a substantial ruling for pro-democracy activists. A five-judge panel at the court of final appeal has overturned prison sentences..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 6, 2018
Crisis in Maldives
On the 1st of February, the Maldivian Supreme Court issued a ruling stating that the 2015 conviction of former President Naseed and 8 other leaders was unconstitutional..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 6, 2018
Global sell-off – what’s next?
The decline of the US stock market has sparked off a global sell-off. Stock markets around the world suffered steep falls and nearly $4 trillion have been lost within just..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 6, 2018
Boeing’ latest direction
Billion dollar aeronautics corporation Boeing signed deals worth almost $1 billion at this year’s Singapore Airshow. The company has expressed an interest in expanding..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 5, 2018
Are Zuma’s days numbered?
South African President is fighting for political relevance in the region as the embattled President was summoned by his political party’s leader to consider stepping down..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 5, 2018
The tipping point
For the first time in two years, the US Dow Jones index suffered its steepest fall. The stock market index plunged by more than 600 points amid wider losses in US..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 5, 2018
Leadership dilemma in Singapore
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, despite his public announcement of his intention to step down, has yet to name an heir, resulting in speculation from..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 5, 2018
China uses AI to beat the world
China is planning to update its old outdated computer systems aboard nuclear submarines with artificial intelligence. This could potentially enhance the analytical skills..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 2, 2018
A dangerous existence – Syria
A recent airstrike in central Syria has wrecked the hospital considered to the safest hospital in the country. Meanwhile, the main hospital in the city of Afrin has been struggling to provide..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 2, 2018
Kenya media shutdown
On Tuesday (30th January, 2018), Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga conducted his own ceremonial “swearing in” ceremony as “people’s president”. The ruling government..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 2, 2018
Importance of fair trade in Africa
On Wednesday, His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria spoke at an interactive session titled “Stabilizing the Mediterranean” at the WEF..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 2, 2018
Somalian humanitarian response plan
The 2018 Humanitarian Response Plan for the Somalian Drought and Famine crises was presented on the 30th of January to senior members of the Somali Government and..