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World - Featured Article - May 8, 2020
'Globalisation with localisation' ~ Boon Hui
Boon Hui Khoo, the former President of Interpol elaborated on the measures taken by Singapore during the pandemic at Synergia Foundation Forum.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 20, 2020
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?
- Fake News - Jul 3, 2018
Rolex watches aren't from Najib's home
On May 19th, an image showing a tray of six gold Rolex watches was widely shared on social media site Pinterest. Singapore-based luxury goods store Shopfirstluxury debunked the photo clarifying that…
Elections - Featured Article - May 30, 2019
2019: National Elections
An in-depth, state-wise coverage of the political climate, events, key strengths, threats and assessments before the historic Indian General Elections of 2019.
Technology - Featured Article - May 13, 2020
The Changing Face of CI Security
As the world grapples with the effects of COVID 19 and puts greater reliance on digital services and platforms, the threat to critical infrastructure has spiralled.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 27, 2020
Chinks in Putin’s Armour
Putin's credential as a strongman in foreign policy has been put to the test by a series of crises in his own backyard
- Fake News - Aug 13, 2018
Fake news spread after cyber attack in Singapore
Following the recent cyber attack that stole personal information of 1.5 million people including the Prime Minister of Singapore has been termed as worst cyberattack in the country’s history.
Geopolitics - Featured Article - May 30, 2019
Disruption in South Asian Geopolitics
Our series, ‘Dare to Disrupt’, draws lessons for businesses using illustrations from military and counter-terrorism history. This second article in the series, authored by Maj. Gen. Moni Chandi (Retd…
World - Featured Article - May 14, 2020
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.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 10, 2020
Seeking a 'holy Alliance'
While the Vatican may have had a role in the ultimate collapse of the Soviet Empire, its present-day forays in international power games is unlikely to mirror its earlier success
- Fake News - Oct 1, 2018
Untrue: The NEA using cameras to spot smokers at home
Rumours have circulated on social media earlier this week, claiming that the National Environment Agency (NEA), Singapore had put up cameras in Housing Board (HDB) blocks to catch people smoking in…
Counter-Terrorism - Featured Article - Jun 23, 2019
Disrupting a Kidnapping
In the fifth article of the series, ‘Dare to Disrupt’, Maj. Gen. Moni Chandi (Retd.) highlights the importance of humility and the ability to learn from one's enemies using the military illustration…
General Interest - Featured Article - Jun 13, 2020
Reimagining Industry Post COVID 19
The pandemic brings challenges and opportunities for pharmaceutical companies provided they are ready to face up to them.
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 18, 2020
Risk Taking For Economic Revival
'Countries have to be brave enough to take bold decisions on a fiscal policy for the future'
- Fake News - Nov 1, 2018
Fake news follows the migrant caravan
Misinformation and false statements are spreading online over the raging migrant caravan travelling towards the United States. Thousands of migrants have got as far as Mexico after the caravan which…
World - Featured Article - Jul 27, 2019
India & the United Nations (UN)
The UN works with the governments of nations primarily to maintain international peace and secondarily, to promote friendly relations between nations. The UN Charter was drafted and signed during the…
Technology - Featured Article - Jun 19, 2020
The real gold of Cyberspace
Cryptocurrency could create a transparent, decentralised medium of exchange, challenging the very concept of sovereign fiat currency.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 17, 2021
Future Conflict Scenarios
Air Marshal Anil Khosla, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC is a retired Indian air force officer who served as the 41st Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force between 2018 and 2019
- Fake News - Dec 23, 2018
CNN ‘Journalist of the Year’ peddles fake news
A top European news magazine fired one of its star journalists after the discovery that he had been fabricating facts and sources in more than a dozen articles over a seven-year period.
Indian Politics - Featured Article - Aug 27, 2019
Future of Security: The North East Dimension
Synergia Foundation hosted its 59th Roundtable Conference on “Future of Security: The North East Dimension”. The roundtable discussion featured the keynote address by Major Gen N George (Retd),…