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Geopolitics - Op-Eds - Jun 9, 2020
A Confrontation of Super Powers– Part III
In the last of the three-part series, end-states to the confrontation between US and PRC are examined with suggestions for impartial intelligence.
Geopolitics - Op-Eds - Jun 8, 2020
A Confrontation of Super Powers– Part II
In this second part of the three-part series, the fictional narrative discusses electoral politics, geopolitical powerplay and tensions between US and PRC.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 3, 2020
LOAC: New Paradigms Need New Laws
With the paradigm shift in warfare due to disruptive technologies for which we are less preepared, the Laws of Armed Conflict (LOAC) are long overdue for an overhaul.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 3, 2020
Chinese Opening Gambits Post COVID-19
Recent aggressive Chinese moves have given rise to concerns that China is exploiting the distraction of the pandemic to push its own geopolitical agenda.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 3, 2020
The Legacy of WWII in a Post COVID World
Post WW II, the decisions by leaders lead to a golden period as compared to the current period, where there is a lack of any inspirational leadership.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 3, 2020
The Gig Economy in the Pandemic
While pandemic has destroyed jobs across segments, its impact on the gig economy in terms of fiscal and social deprivation is largely ignored.
Geopolitics - Op-Eds - Jun 3, 2020
A Confrontation of Superpowers- Part I
A work of fiction, artfully evolved from the COVID-19 to highlight the dangerous spiral of events, if the narratives are not controlled with facts and reasonableness.
World - Op-Eds - May 27, 2020
Chinese Government Work Report
The Chinese annual government work report released at the 'Two sessions 2020' revealed plans for reviving the economy, alleviating poverty and fiscal reform.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 21, 2020
Economic landscape post-COVID 19
Viewed as an economic disaster without parallel with its first ripples laying low, it is feared that it will only get worse before getting any better.
World - Op-Eds - May 18, 2020
Reviving the Stalled Economy
In response to the pandemic, global economy has shutdown. To re-start, the economists must be prepared to make bold and creative actions.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 12, 2020
Chinese e-RMB: Digitalising the Fiat
Amidst the disruptions of COVID 19, Chinese government has announced a digital currency, the Chinese Renminbi-RMB, stirring intense speculation.
Geopolitics - Op-Eds - May 12, 2020
Change of Guard- II
Does the COVID-19 pandemic provide opportunity for China to don the mantle of world leadership? Article by Maj Gen Moni Chandi(Retd).
Geopolitics - Op-Eds - May 8, 2020
Change of Guard – I
Does the COVID-19 pandemic provide opportunity for China to don the mantle of world leadership? Article by Maj Gen Moni Chandi (Retd).
World - Analyses & Assessments - May 2, 2020
Emerging Viruses
Viruses occupy the frontiers of life, they shaped human history, created pestilences, killed more than wars or disasters and remain formidable foes.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 28, 2020
Oil prices in a contango
Oil prices plummeted to its abyss, a 321% drop, on 20th April 2020. What would be the impact of contango on fossil fuels in the near future?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 28, 2020
Post-COVID Geopolitics - India
India has the opportunity to engage in multilateral development solutions and share its best practises to strengthen systems worldwide.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 27, 2020
COVID 19 - A United Front
While various regional blocs have successfully collaborated in the past to bring prosperity to their people, they now face a new acetous test.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 23, 2020
Hospital Preparedness in an Era of Biological Disasters
'Preparedness for a Biological Disaster is the Ultimate Biodefense that Ensures Survival'. Article by Gifty Immanuel.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 22, 2020
COVID-19 & India' security paradigm
While India is preparing for the catastrophic economic after effects of COVID-19, it cannot afford to take its eyes off its security needs.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 22, 2020
Proximity and its COVID Dangers
Where physical space itself is the panacea against the virulence of the deadly disease, low-income communities face up to social distancing in tight spaces.