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Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 28, 2020
Oman-Dawn of New Epoch
The demise of Sultan Qaboos bin Said, father of the 'Omani Renaissance', has left a void in mediation and diplomacy in the Gulf. How will this impact the Middle East?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 28, 2020
Internet- A Fundamental Right
In a recent landmark judgment, the Hon'ble Supreme Court declared internet access as a fundamental right. This has implications for citizens' rights in India.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 28, 2020
Future of Business-Digital Economies
Technology's promise is not only to automate processes but to open paths to new ways of doing business.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 28, 2020
EIU Democracy Index- Falling Ratings
Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Annual Democracy Index provides a snapshot into the state of democracy around the world. This year’s dip in India's ranking has raised questions.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 28, 2020
Is India Weaponising Trade ?
India has raised the cost for trading partners who are critical of its internal policies. Is a robust external policy leveraging the growing trade heft of India?
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 24, 2020
Russian Reforms-Putinism Institutionalised
Putin’s Administrative Reforms have raised questions on their intent and scope. Do they point to an end-state plan or to a roost for post-2024 political influence?
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 23, 2020
Taiwan Election- Dignity or Freedom
Re-election of President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan has signalled its determination to pursue a free and democratic way of life. Will this lead to more stress in Taiwan Straits?
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 22, 2020
US Presidential Elections
As on 13 January 2020, there are still 12 candidates in the fray. Which Presidential candidate is best positioned to beat President Donald Trump?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 21, 2020
Amazon Investment-Largesse or Liability
Jeff Bezos' offer of $1billion investment in India to create a million jobs has been met with skepticism and downright derision. Is there a catch?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 21, 2020
Innocuous Drones and Lethal Standoff Weapons
A panel moderated by Vishnu Som, with two pioneers of drone technology- Group Captain Harsh Vardhan Thakur, and Squadron Leader Sameer Joshi.
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 21, 2020
CAA- Inclusion vs Exclusion
The recently amended citizenship law dictates who is eligible to be a citizen. In the absence of a domestic refugee law, how does India deal with its asylum seekers?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 20, 2020
Vaccine Hesitancy-Losing Faith
Medical science has used vaccination as its front-line weapon to eradicate many threatening diseases. Why is there a growing global skepticism towards vaccinations?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 20, 2020
Global Grid Plan
Under the aegis of the ISA, India has proposed a global plan to distribute solar power generated in one country to meet the electricity demands of other nations.
World - Op-Eds - Jan 20, 2020
Xi Jinping in Myanmar -Heralding a New Era
Will there be some quid-pro-quo between Myanmar and the PRC after Xi Jinping's visit to Myanmar on the eve of ICJ ‘s verdict on the Rohingya genocide case?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 17, 2020
Student Unrest: Moral Compass or a Disconnect
Student activism in premier institutions has been grabbing headlines. Are protesting students the moral compass of a society or is it merely their naive enthusiasm?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 14, 2020
Encouraging Multilateralism
Suresh Prabhu, MP, Sherpa to the Prime Minister at G20, delivered a Keynote Address during the Synergia Conclave-2019 and made a strong case for multilateralism.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 14, 2020
Future of Security-India's Neighbourhood (NSAB)
Surrounded by friends and foes, India will continue to face myriad risks to its security. India cannot hope to remain prosperous in a poor neighborhood.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 14, 2020
The Wuhan Fever- A New Outbreak?
Despite the vast advances made in medical sciences, nature stays a step ahead of human ingenuity. While we eradicate old diseases, new ones emerge.
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 10, 2020
AFRS: The Hawk Eye
India is closer to install the Automated Facial Recognition Systems (AFRS) to aid law enforcement agencies to track and nab criminals. While it will strengthen the fight against crime, stringent…
World - Op-Eds - Jan 10, 2020
Carlos Ghosn -The Great Escape
Scripted like a Hollywood movie, the escape of former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn from Japanese law has captivated the world. Is he a plain fugitive or does the Japanese legal system warrant closer…