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Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 14, 2019
Facebook ready for a break-up?
Facebook co-founder, Chris Hughes has called for the break-up of the social networking giant. Caught under several data breach controversies and a federal investigation, can Facebook’s social…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 13, 2019
Iran delivers an ultimatum
Tensions between Iran and the US are mounting. The US has steadily enforced more sanctions, while Iran recently announced that it was suspending compliance with two commitments under the JCPOA. Iran…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 10, 2019
Google’s business model and privacy
Google unveils several features geared toward safeguarding consumer privacy. However, given Google’s data-centric business model, can the company protect privacy?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - May 10, 2019
Bangladesh’s energy sector and competing interests
Bangladesh suffers from an acute energy deficit. China and India have competed over investments in Bangladesh’s energy sector. How is Bangladesh leveraging competing interests to its benefit? Is…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - May 10, 2019
World poultry day
In conjunction with World Poultry Day on May 10th, the International Poultry Council is initiating an awareness drive on food insecurity. Will poultry be able to fill the gap in world protein…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 9, 2019
$40 million worth bitcoin stolen
Hackers stole more than 7000 bitcoin from crypto exchange Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. Can Bitcoins be stored safely?
Environment - Analyses & Assessments - May 9, 2019
New Zealand introduces zero carbon bill
A New Zealand bill proposes a zero carbon emissions target by 2050. Opposition groups have condemned methane targets set by this legislation, accusing the government of favouring the fossil fuel…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 9, 2019
Sri Lanka bombings, who did it?
Tensions caused by the Easter Sunday bombings are heightened by Sri Lanka's history of ethnic and religious conflict. ISIS claims that the attacks were in retaliation for the Christchurch mosque…
Elections - Op-Eds - May 8, 2019
Nagaland: North-East's hidden gem
Nagaland is situated at a crucial junction between India and Myanmar, accentuating its importance as a border state. Despite its geostrategic importance, the state has not experienced the same amount…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 8, 2019
Trump threatens more tariffs against China
America warns of additional tariffs on China after the countries were expected to sign an agreement ending their trade war. What has caused the Trump administration to threaten more duties? Two of…
Elections - Op-Eds - May 8, 2019
Odisha: prepared for the future
Odisha has arguably been the country's most disaster-ready state for the past twenty years, and the rest of the country could learn to emulate its highly effective evacuation strategies. However,…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - May 8, 2019
Women, girls should be engaged in disaster risk management
Like society, disasters can be discriminative against people. Less access to social safety measures, financial conditions and support from the community, can add up to the woes caused by natural…
War - Op-Eds - May 7, 2019
Dare to Disrupt, as a value for corporates
We live in times of transformational change and the pace of that change is increasing. Professional armed forces across nations, have been in the forefront of these changes. Transformational change…
Counter-Terrorism - Analyses & Assessments - May 7, 2019
UN blacklists Masood Azhar
Jaish-e- Mohammed’s chief Masood Azhar has been listed as a designated terrorist by the UN Security Council 1267 Committee. Does this actually weaken the group operating in Pakistan? Masood Azhar…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 7, 2019
5G: A threat to weather forecasting?
Technical specifications surrounding 5G technology conflicts with radio frequencies used in critical applications. How is the race for technological supremacy affecting human lives? Radio waves are…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 7, 2019
Military expansion to protect OBOR
The US Defence Department expects China to add military bases around the world to protect the One Belt One Road (OBOR) infrastructure program. What are the implications of such a military build up?
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 7, 2019
Israel, the Gaza Strip and Eurovision
Israel and the Gaza Strip regularly engage in violent exchanges. Israel recently employed targeted assassinations after years of restraint. Why has Israel changed its tactics now? Hamas is a Sunni-…
Elections - Op-Eds - May 6, 2019
Meghalaya: Its raining opportunities!
Meghalaya receives the country's highest rainfall yet there seems to be a drought of development. Much like how the monsoon rain brings in relief for most of the country, Meghalaya's time in the sun…
Elections - Op-Eds - May 6, 2019
Maharashtra: the Sweet smell of success
Maharashtra is arguably India's most prosperous state with the highest per capita income and strong performances in key HDI indicators. So, what is a threat to the state? Natural phenomenon arising…
Elections - Op-Eds - May 6, 2019
Manipur: Imphal's development impasse
For decades, Manipur has been fighting active separatist movements which demand succession from the Union of India. In the extensive crossfire, the state has lost crucial revenue generation as well…