Topics Archive
Counter-Terrorism - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 24, 2020
ISIS – On a Comeback
Exploiting the weakened security environment in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has begun to reassert. Can the genie be put back?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 22, 2020
The ‘Right’ Politics
Right-wing political parties are now dominating the political space across the globe. Is this the new normal signalling the demise of liberal politics?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 21, 2020
China Cables: De-radicalisation or More
The so-called Chinese cables are said to give a key-hole view of the 're-education camps' in Xinjiang. Is this the panacea for radicalisation?
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 20, 2020
Disinvestment - Going Private
Public sector undertakings (PSUs), including profitable ones, are up for sale to generate revenue. Is this visionary prudence or short-term juggling?
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 20, 2020
The Middle East -Reviving Europe’s Role
Europe is steadily losing relevance in the dynamic political landscape of the Middle East. Can it arrest this trend?
Counter-Terrorism - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 17, 2020
Hafiz Saeed Jailed: Bending to Pressure
Conviction of Hafiz Saeed just before FATF review has raised eyebrows. Is the terror infrastructure under dismantlement, or is it a tactical ploy?
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 15, 2020
Brexit Accomplished?
Despite two general elections, the future of the UK remains a quagmire. What has been achieved, and what does the future hold for the former empire?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 14, 2020
Indo-US Trade & Defence Agreement
With the US President’s visit, will India and US conclude the long-overdue deals?
Disaster - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 13, 2020
The Locust Locomotion-Generational Foes
Despite plaguing mankind since time immemorial, human ingenuity has failed to create a defining solution. Do we need to relook at our counter-strategy?
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 12, 2020
ZBNF and Resilient Food Systems
Will Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) provide a holistic alternative to chemical-based agriculture and create resilient food systems.
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 11, 2020
Defence Budget-Dwindling Share of Pie
Defence Budget 2020-21 with a 9.4% growth, translates into an increase of Rs. 40,367 crores. How would this affect India’s defence preparedness?
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 7, 2020
One Nation One Ration Card-Digitalising PDS
One Nation One Ration Card (ONRC) is set to digitalise the Public Distribution System (PDS). Can it stem the systematic leakages and corruption?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 5, 2020
Global Inequality: Rising Tide
With the world’s richest 1% (worth more than $1 million) owning 45% of the entire wealth, Global Inequality is out of control. Can the Gini Coefficient be bridged?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 3, 2020
Huawei- Caught in the Cross Fire
Huawei has reported buoyant sales in 2019 despite US efforts to undermine its global market presence. Will US trade sanctions enervate the Chinese MNC?
World - Op-Eds - Feb 3, 2020
President Trump’s Palestine Solution
Is President Trump's much-awaited Palestinian Peace Plan the ‘Deal of the Century’ or merely ‘Clapping with one hand!’
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 3, 2020
Bodo Accord-Dawn of a New Start
The Tripartite Bodo Agreement endeavors to fulfill political, social and economic aspirations. Will it be the new norm for bringing peace in NE India?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 31, 2020
Future of Security-Afghanistan
An unstable Afghanistan is a threat to peace. During Synergia Conclave, Nirupama Rao spoke about India's options in post-US Afghanistan.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 29, 2020
Coronavirus - Epidemic or a Pandemic
A new virus that has gained traction in China has begun a global spread, and the world is now alarmed.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 29, 2020
The Great Tax Robbery
Is it time to address the increasing gap between the spirit and the letter of the law?
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 29, 2020
Qassem Soleimani- Predictable Surprises
The targeted assassination of Qassem Soleimani will continue to reverberate from Teheran to Washington. What will be the unintended consequences of this action?