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Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 11, 2019
India and U.S: Military Allies or Economic Adversaries?
For the most part, India and America have shared a strong and friendly relationship in terms of both military and trade, despite New Delhi’s ties to Moscow. New Delhi now finds itself in an…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2019
Venezuela: The Future As We See It
Venezuela, a nation with such immense potential, has suffered a startling collapse in a short span of five years. To this end, what does the future hold for what was once one of Latin America’s…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2019
The Prospect of Security Council Reform
The United Nations Security Council is often criticised for being ineffective and there is thus a clarion call for it to be fundamentally reformed. Will the five permanent members (P5) accede to this…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2019
Singapore: Food Security vs Land Scarcity
With an increasing demand for land and sea resources juxtaposed with climate change, rising sea levels, pollution and invasive species, Singapore is warming up to the threat of food security.…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2019
Nicaragua: What Next?
The Republic of Nicaragua, located between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea in Central America, has been of great strategic importance dating back to the Cold War. Following a recent upsurge…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2019
The Decline of Educational Diplomacy in Trump’s America
The United States of America is home to some of the world’s finest educational institutions. With access to cutting edge technology and research facilities, American Universities are a popular higher…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2019
The UNHRC as a Champion of Human Rights
The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is arguably the jewel in the crown that is the United Nations system of human rights protection. Following a lacklustre performance in its first decade (epitomised…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 6, 2019
Huawei in Russia
Huawei has signed a deal with Russian telecom firm MTS to develop 5G technology in Russia. Why is Russia interested in Huawei and how can it ensure that the deployment of the technology is aligned to…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 6, 2019
The Arctic’s Coldest War
Climate change has opened areas of the Arctic which provides significant economic and geopolitical opportunities to many non-Arctic countries. How do global powers view economic activities in the…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 4, 2019
UPI decline in May 2019
After hitting a record high in March, payment transactions via Unified Payments Interface (UPI) declined second time in a row in May 2019. Can the UPI meet the Reserve Bank of India’s Vision 2021…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 1, 2019
Trump threatens sanctions against Mexico
The US is expected to impose a 5% tariff on all goods from Mexico. The duties will increase until illegal immigration from Mexico into the US is stopped. Why has President Trump increased pressure on…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - May 31, 2019
ExxonMobil and climate change
ExxonMobil's shareholders have rejected several proposals that would require greater oversight over the company's environmental policy. Activist shareholders have also pushed for a separation of the…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - May 31, 2019
Julian Assange: A Case of Journalism, Hacking and Espionage
Julian Assange, co-founder of Wikileaks has been charged with 17 counts under the Espionage Act for receiving and publishing information from Army intelligence analyst in 2010. Does Assange fit the…
World - Analyses & Assessments - May 31, 2019
Netanyahu fails to form a government
In the April 2019 general elections in Israel, incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was elected to form a coalition government. However, he was unable to do so and has called for new elections…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 31, 2019
Pro-EU parties to control European Parliament
Populist, eurosceptic parties were expected to gain significantly in recently held European Parliament elections. Results indicate that while the European Union has largely rejected populism, some…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 30, 2019
Macron and Merkel spar over EU leadership
In a recent vote, the hold on European Parliament by centrist blocs that have dominated the institution has been weakened. France and Germany are at odds as to who secures Europe’s top jobs including…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 30, 2019
China’s rare-earth metals
Chinese state media has warned that the country is ready to use rare-earth in the trade war with the US. Is such a strategy a viable option for China?
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - May 30, 2019
Aftermath of Indian Election results 2019
India’s Bharatiya Janata Party swept the opposition aside to win a second term in the recent national elections. . Will the sweeping mandate motivate the ruling party to rise above ideological…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 30, 2019
Laser attacks in South China Sea
Australian navy helicopter pilots have been hit with laser beams from fishing boats suspected of being part of China’s maritime militia during a recent military exercise in the South China Sea.…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 29, 2019
Fiat Chrysler proposes Renault merger
Fiat Chrysler proposes a merger with Renault that would create the world's third-largest car manufacturer. The auto industry is currently undergoing a shift caused by autonomous vehicles and electric…