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General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 1, 2020
Iconic Hero in Irons—the Downfall of Paul Rusesabagina
With subterfuge, the celebrity Good Samaritan was lured back and thrown into prison. While Rwandan security czars may have reasons to gloat over this coup, it also exposes the authoritarian rule…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 29, 2020
Palestine: Cry My Beloved Country
As the UAE and Bahrain close ranks with Israel, other Arab states may follow too, leaving Palestine with just a clutch of supporters for its cause.
Cyber Security - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 29, 2020
Indian Cyber-Power: Time for a Recharge
A recent Harvard Kennedy School study reveals India's low ranking in cyber capabilities. It is high time for policymakers to articulate a resilient framework to protect data privacy
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 23, 2020
China's Entry Into Att: Connecting the Dots
China joining the Arms Trade Treaty, which is skewed towards arms exporters, does not spell good news for importer nation-states.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 23, 2020
Hacking the Hacker: Attribution of Cyber Attacks
Given the intricate labyrinth of the world wide web, an evidence-based framework is required to pin the blame on states for any attacks on critical infrastructure through cyberspace.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 23, 2020
Unstoppable! The Dragon's Digital Dominance
China’s ambition to emerge as a global norm-setter in the digital space is already extracting dividends through its ‘Digital Silk Road’ initiative.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 23, 2020
The Unbridled Race to Outer Space
As private companies gear up to mine extra-terrestrial resources, the time has come to put in place an effective international regulatory mechanism
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 18, 2020
North Korea- a Quarantine Within Quarantine
The debilitating effect of the pandemic may force Pyongyang to rethink its isolationist policies and seek access to much-needed medical and economic aid
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 18, 2020
Digital Health Data Policy: Navigating the Privacy Quagmire
In implementing the ground-breaking vision of the NDHM, India should not paper over the data protection cracks
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 15, 2020
Facebook in a Face-off
The social media platform faces allegations of not enforcing hate speech and fake news rules and siding with administrations for business interests
Business - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 15, 2020
How much will the RIL Powerhouse upset the retail cart?
With the telcos still smarting from the 'Jio-jacking', the recent M&A deal with Future Group has stakeholders worrying about Reliance’s potential monopolistic hold in other markets too.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 11, 2020
Deal Or No-deal: The Countdown On Brexit
Several issues hang in the air ahead of UK's final goodbye from the EU. The summit slated for mid-October could be the last-ditch effort for a deal
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 10, 2020
Floating In Between: The Swing Voter’s Filter Bubble
The focus this time around is on the undecided voters who may get trapped in a flood of online “filter-babble."
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 7, 2020
States in Dire Straits as GST Promises Turn Sour
With the Centre unable to abide by its commitment and legislation to compensate States for a shortfall in GST revenues, setting the stage for a royal battle
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 4, 2020
Lebanon's Choice — Relapse or Revolution
The August 4 Beirut blast has only aggravated the economic and political quagmire the nation finds itself in-salvation lies in intent and deep reforms
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 2, 2020
Turbulence in the Aegean Sea
The region is in turmoil with Ankara denouncing the recently concluded Egypt –Greece deal and external powers-Russia, EU and France- jumping into the fray
World - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 2, 2020
Russia's Stakes in Belarus
Any popular movement that aspires to replace Lukashenko in Minsk will need to first contend with Moscow and its geopolitical bearings in Central Asia
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 31, 2020
Deal of the Century or an Election Gimmick
The ‘Abraham Accord’ may be a major foreign policy breakthrough, but there are doubts over its potential to broker peace in West Asia.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 31, 2020
The Power of Remote Voting
Amidst raging infection rates, voting by mail seems to be the safest option. Will it remain free from tampering and electoral fraud?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 26, 2020
Do You Want to Be a Hero?
Jim Rice’s advice to become “Heroes of the Pandemic” can help achieve much-needed resilience in supply chains.