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World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 20, 2017
Condemnation from all sides
Former American Presidents George W Bush and Barack Obama have delivered blistering attacks on Donald Trump’s Presidency in two separate..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 20, 2017
The Spanish crisis
The Spanish government has announced that it will begin the process to impose direct rule on Catalonia. The announcement comes weeks after Catalonia held a referendum for..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 19, 2017
Resetting intelligence - Facespook?
Facebook is reportedly looking to hire new employees who already come with National Security clearances. This is the latest step taken by the social media giant to address..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 19, 2017
Jinping’s vision
Chinese President Xi Jinping has delivered a three and a half hour speech during the 19th National Congress during which he stated that China was ready to take “centre stage”. The history of China…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 18, 2017
Trump’s uncertain future
As controversies continue to escalate around US President Donald Trump, aides and members of his administration are worried about a possible..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 18, 2017
Spain’s hardened stance
A Spanish High Court has ordered two leaders of Catalonia’s pro-independence movement, Jordi Sànchez and Jordi Cuixart to be jailed while they are..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 17, 2017
Iraq takes over
Iraqi government has captured key military positions outside the disputed city of Kirkuk from Kurdish fighters. The Kurds are a Northwestern Iranic ethnic group in the Middle East..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 17, 2017
The Great Wall
The Chinese government continues to tighten and increase censorship of internet within the nation. How much will the “Great Wall” affect common citizens?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 17, 2017
Right wing win
The commanding victories of populist parties in Austria's national election will certainly echo beyond the borders of the nation of 8.5 million people. The Conservative..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 17, 2017
Ophelia to hit Ireland
Ireland is preparing to be hit by one of the worst storms since 1961. Ex hurricane Ophelia is set to make landfall in the region on October 16th, 2017. Experts have..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 17, 2017
IMF to rescue Venezuela?
International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reportedly preparing a “rescue plan” for Venezuela. The nation is grappling with political and economic instability. Despite having..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 15, 2017
Security in China
China is reportedly building one of the world’s most expansive facial recognition systems for its 1.3 billion population. China is the world's most populous country with a population..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 14, 2017
Understanding Israel’s response
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the reconciliation deal signed between the Hamas and the Fatahs in Palestine. However, the reaction ..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 14, 2017
The Russian influence
Russian operatives involved in the disinformation campaign during the 2016 US Presidential elections may have resorted to using 'Pokemon Go' to flame racial tensions..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 14, 2017
India’s strategy
India is in advanced talks with Sri Lanka to operate and manage an airport in the Hambantota area. It is the same region where China has built its seaport to advance its..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 14, 2017
The global cliffhanger
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde has sounded a warning multiple threats looming over the global economy. She noted that rising political..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 13, 2017
Enemy at the gate
As China and Nepal continue to forge closer ties, there are growing concerns that this could directly impact the regional security of India. Nepal traces its roots..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 12, 2017
Australia defence hack
Australian officials admitted that sensitive data about Australia’s F-35 stealth fighter and P-8 surveillance aircraft programs were stolen by hackers. Cybercrimes have been on the..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 12, 2017
Putin warns about cryptocurrency
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of the inherent risks that cryptocurrencies pose but has acknowledged that it cannot be banned. The President has proposed a..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 11, 2017
Catalan independence on hold
The Catalan President, Carles Puigdemont has announced that the region had "earned the right" to independence from Madrid. However, Puigdemont has suspended a formal..