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Too Little, Too Late?

Even as the rich and developed countries steadily emerge out of the stranglehold of the pandemic, developing countries can only look longingly at vaccines that remain out of their reach.

Thailand: Charge of the Youth Brigade

Inspired by popular protest movements around the world, Thai youth are spearheading demands for democratic reforms and curbing the all-powerful monarchy

NATO set to extend its Afghan support

NATO allies are likely to formally extend their support for Afghan forces after President Barack Obama decided to keep thousands more U.S. troops in Afghanistan than planned through the end of his…

Ethics in Military Use of Ai

With the right resolve, ‘AI Partnership for Defence’ can become the precursor to a global framework on ethical uses of military AI.

Post-lockdown expectations

There is lack of definite information, so strategies are based on conjecture: said T.M. Vijay Bhaskar, at the Synergia Foundation webinar.

The Dichotomy of China's Green Pledge

Will Beijing fulfil its public undertaking on carbon neutrality when its economic goals are at conflict with environmental targets?

China starts major trial of state-run digital currency

Reports claim that American chains Starbucks, McDonald’s and Subway were named on the People’s Bank of China (PBOC)’s list of firms that will test the digital currency in small transactions with 19…

The Strategic - Military Addressal Of China

India needs to develop a stronger and cold-blooded ‘Strategic Response’ embellished in far greater discipline to counter a ‘Risen China’
Lieutenant General Raj Shukla, YSM, SM, GOC-in-C, Army…

'Global Order no more' ~ HE MK Narayanan

HE MK Narayanan predicted a change of guard in the global hierarchy of nations in a post-COVID geopolitical scenario at the Synergia Forum.

Overwhelmed by ‘trumpism?’

Trump’s impetuous actions on the eve of his departure sent tremors through the Grand Old Party. How will the GOP ride out the present storm?

Russia's battle against COVID 19

In the 7th Webinar held on April 28th, the focus was on Russian efforts towards battling the pandemic and to seek strategies for a post COVID scenario.

Handling-with-care: China's Wolf-warriors

Every economy has taken a hit, which means that trade issues will become a big part of foreign policy [...] Everyone’s instinct is self-reliance… China responds ultimately to the relative balance of…

India And China: A Text in the Time Of COVID-19

While China and India have struggled to cope with COVID-19, their relations have taken a hit due to issues such as FDI rules and pharmaceuticals.