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Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 5, 2020
Sudan: Shedding Stigma of Terrorism
As Sudan gingerly adopts democracy, its first major diplomatic initiative is to mend ties with Israel. Will this quicken its international acceptance?
Disaster - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 4, 2020
Black Swan of the Decade
The deadly Coronavirus is disrupting global supply chains. How will countries cope with this unexpected “decoupling” from China?
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 4, 2020
Campaign Finance: Feeding Democracy
Campaign funding legislation has triggered a debate on transparency vs donor privacy. Is there a reasonable compromise to protect the right to privacy?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 4, 2020
Israel: A Plebiscite on Bibi
The Israeli elections are likely to become a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu, who was charged with corruption in November 2019. Will “right” politics prevail?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 4, 2020
The post-BREXIT UK: Pigeonholing Access
The UK has instituted a new points-based immigration system post BREXIT. How will this impact immigration into “Fortress UK?”
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 3, 2020
The Paradox of Sudan
After decades of authoritarian rule, Omar al-Bashir is likely to stand the ICC trial. Is this the dawn of a new rule-based democratic Sudan?
Environment - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 3, 2020
The Year of the wRATh
The Chinese economy, afflicted by the consequences of the US tariffs is only facing a greater setback due to COVID-19 outbreak. How will it respond to this double whammy?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 2, 2020
Turkey & Syria: Gathering War Clouds
Turkey and Syria are on the verge of open conflict over the control of the strategic Idlib province. Can the world avert an all-out war?
Environment - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 2, 2020
Powering Africa
Africa will be deeply impacted by climate change, despite contributing less than 3% to global greenhouse emissions. Can Africa balance these effects with its Growing Energy Deficit?
Environment - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 2, 2020
IMO 2020: Making Maritime Green
The shipping and oil industry worldwide is stirred up by the IMO 2020. What are the viable alternatives available for stakeholders?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 2, 2020
The Iraqi Dilemma: Protests and More
Iraq, a fulcrum of Middle East geopolitics, is trapped inexorably in the Iran- U.S. faceoff. Will it turn into a battlefield for a wider 21st Century war?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 29, 2020
Delivering Justice with AI
State institutions of policing and prosecution are turning to AI for decision making. Will this deliver equitable justice?
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 28, 2020
Estranged, flat-lined or natural allies
President Trump’s visit demonstrated the strong chemistry shared by the leaders of the world's two biggest democracies. Optics and cringe apart, were there significant gains from the visit?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 25, 2020
Peru: Tarnished Gold
With soaring demand and indispensability of gold to industry, Peru, the sixth-largest producer in the world, struggles to keep the supply legitimate.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 24, 2020
Europe - Pax Americana vs Pax Sinica
Compelled to take a side in the US-China faceoff, its own unity in disarray, Europe is at a crossroad. Can it chart a safe route out of the gathering storm?
Counter-Terrorism - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 24, 2020
ISIS – On a Comeback
Exploiting the weakened security environment in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has begun to reassert. Can the genie be put back?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 22, 2020
The ‘Right’ Politics
Right-wing political parties are now dominating the political space across the globe. Is this the new normal signalling the demise of liberal politics?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 21, 2020
China Cables: De-radicalisation or More
The so-called Chinese cables are said to give a key-hole view of the 're-education camps' in Xinjiang. Is this the panacea for radicalisation?
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 20, 2020
Disinvestment - Going Private
Public sector undertakings (PSUs), including profitable ones, are up for sale to generate revenue. Is this visionary prudence or short-term juggling?
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 20, 2020
The Middle East -Reviving Europe’s Role
Europe is steadily losing relevance in the dynamic political landscape of the Middle East. Can it arrest this trend?