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World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 12, 2018
Zuma’s days numbered?
Jacob Zuma, incumbent South African president, has had a political career mired by allegations of corruption. After his most recent controversy where he was alleged to have enabled..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 12, 2018
Venezuelan refugee crisis?
The state of Venezuela is currently on the brink of economic collapse. With soaring levels of inflation, scarce resources, and political uncertainty, the country has seen a surge in..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 12, 2018
Another big shakeout
Experts have warned that there is likely to be another “big shakeout” in the global markets in the days to come. Sparked by a decline in the US, stock market indexes around the..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 11, 2018
Sri Lanka’s revamped polls
The local elections taking place in Sri Lanka on Saturday are the first polls to be held after the recent constitution amendments changed the system to a mixed electoral model..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 11, 2018
J-20 soars past F-35?
China’s Chengdu J-20, a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, has officially entered combat service. The jet is part of the nation’s commitment to modernize its military operations..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 9, 2018
UK may raise interest rates again
The Bank of England, the region’s central bank has indicated that it would be further increasing the interest rates as early as May 2018. Mark Carney, BOE’s Governor..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 9, 2018
Egypt begins military operation
On the 9th of February, Egypt launched its military campaign against terrorist and insurgent groups in the North Sinai province where it shares a border with Israel..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 9, 2018
Asian markets see red
Taking a cue from the Wall Street plunge, Asian markets sharply declined on February 9th, 2018. Experts now believe that the global stock markets have now entered..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 9, 2018
ISIS fighters caught, Syria remains war torn
The United States has announced the capture of two members of the ISIS group “Beatles”, Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh. The two were captured by..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 9, 2018
Oil prices keep falling
International oil prices have fallen for six days straight due to sharp decline in the global equity markets. The price of Brent oil was at $64.34 a barrel, down from $64.90..
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 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 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 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 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..