Topics Archive
Business - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 1, 2021
The Investment-tax Binary
The Cairn and Vodafone cases have opened a pandora’s box of tax-related investment disputes that lie at the intersection of international laws and municipal governance.
Business - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 1, 2021
Language Is the Key
While determining the arbitrability of tax disputes under investment protection laws, the devil lies in the details of the treaty instrument.
Business - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 1, 2021
A Balancing Act
It is critical to maintain an equilibrium between the regulatory powers of a sovereign and the legitimate interests of a foreign investor.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - May 24, 2021
A Union in Crisis
SNP’s victory in the Scottish parliamentary elections appears to have reinvigorated sub-national movements across the UK.
War - Analyses & Assessments - May 24, 2021
A Crisis of Leadership
The violence in Palestine and Israel is an outcome of extremist nationalism, but more importantly, it highlights the inadequacy of political leadership at both ends.
World - Analyses & Assessments - May 24, 2021
Rebooting Strategic Ties
By recommencing trade and investment negotiations with Brussels, New Delhi hopes to counter Beijing’s role in the global value chain.
World - Analyses & Assessments - May 24, 2021
Murmurs of a Military Coup
Beset with Islamic and racial violence, the French Republic once again woke up to rumblings within the powerful military fraternity.
Business - Analyses & Assessments - May 17, 2021
Digitising the Art Market
NFTs are the new buzzword in the world of art, where these digital artforms are setting a
new record of millions of dollars apiece every other day.
Business - Analyses & Assessments - May 16, 2021
China's Digital Coffers
As China test-launches its sovereign digital currency, countries around the world are
scrambling to assess potential disruptions to the global financial system.
Business - Analyses & Assessments - May 9, 2021
In the Big Leagues
As Coinbase joins the ranks of publicly listed companies, there has been much soul-searching
about investor appetite for cryptocurrencies.
Environment - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 18, 2021
The Curse of the Magic Metal
Cobalt has become a blight for the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo as its spiralling demand leads to a rush for its exploitation with little regulation and regard for their rights.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
Standing Trial
As Sri Lanka looks to India for support at the crucial vote in the UNHRC, persisting tensions in bilateral ties will be a niggling factor.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
Immigrants Biden-ing Time
President Biden’s humane immigration Bill may face roadblocks in garnering bipartisan support as a fresh wave of asylum seekers crowd its borders and a pandemic that refuses to die.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
Getting the Online, in Line
In a market as large and diverse as India, it is important to tailor regulatory requirements with great care if fair, equitable, and responsible behaviour is to be ensured in the digital ecosystem.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
Fighting Misinformation
The way forward is to have governments and institutions working together for a disinformation-free society
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
Independence Invigorated
The first-time majority of pro-independence parties in the recent elections, have given a fresh boost to Catalonia’s fight for sovereignty.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
‘Boston Tea Party’ Online
The Milk Tea Alliance that has surged into an online transnational youth movement against authoritarian regimes in South-East Asia, must strategize and collaborate to be heard.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
Digital Public Infrastructure
Technology has disrupted the traditional model of news production by empowering the audience to amplify it or create new content altogether.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
Believing the Written Word
Though social media reach is tremendous in India, its platforms have not been used to spread misinformation or create agitations.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
Shifting Gears in the Gig Economy
The historic ruling by the British Supreme Court, which affirms the employment rights of Uber drivers, can have a ripple effect in the international domain.