Topics Archive

WHO WATCHES THE WATCHMEN?

The perennial debate over national security versus individual privacy has become even more vexing in the digital age.

OIL POWER BALANCE SHIFTING EAST?

A 27-year natural gas supply deal with China makes Qatar a stakeholder in global energy geopolitics.

REVIVAL OF TRUMPISM?

Mr Trump has announced his re-election bid; will the GOP go along with it?

GUARDIANS OF THE RAINFOREST?

An agreement between the three largest holders of rainforests sends a flicker of hope for saving these natural lungs of the planet.

RETURN OF TERROR?

Recent bomb blasts in Istanbul reaffirm the reality that iron-fisted anti-terror campaigns alone cannot root out terrorism.

TECH LAYOFFS: HERALDS OF A RECESSION?

The mass layoffs announced abruptly by tech majors are early warnings of a gathering storm.

SAND BATTERIES: THE NEXT GREEN ENERGY REVOLUTION?

A novel energy storage device that can revolutionise Green initiatives.

RUSSIA’S SHADOW WARRIORS!

Wagner’s makeover intends to strengthen Oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin's stature within the Kremlin's elite.

THE NETANYAHU EFFECT

The return of Netanyahu signals the need for stable leadership in Israel.

SPYWARE: PLAYING WITH FIRE

Increasing cases of spyware targeting citizens jeopardise the fundamental right to privacy.

THE ELECTION OF ECONOMICS?

Does the lack of the anticipated "red wave" indicate that the economy impacted the elections less than expected?

THE PRESIDENCY CHALLENGES

As the G20 presidency comes to India for 2023, it is a unique opportunity to mould the agenda to make the world a more equitable place.

CAPPING THE RUSSIANS

The West and its allies have imposed a cap on Russian oil prices to curb Russia's rising oil revenues.

SOVEREIGN DEBT DEFAULT

Incurring sovereign debt has far-reaching implications globally, especially with the recent slippage of several countries into sovereign debt default for various reasons.

BIDEN-XI DECOUPLED?

The most recent American actions threaten China's capacity to buy, produce, and export the semiconductors that power the global economy.

THE SECOND COMING

Luiz Lula’s reincarnation as President has divided the nation as never before.

FAILING PROMISES

Governments and key actors must drive societies in a systematically transformative direction.

PALACE DIPLOMACY

China’s charm offensive upon ruling elites has made it Africa’s most popular ally and trading partner.

THE THIRD TIME'S A CHARM

In a rapid turn of events, Mr Rishi Sunak found himself being catapulted overnight into 10 Downing Street.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

On the occasion of World Food Day (October 16th), it is time to ponder if the world is really working towards its goal of ‘Zero Hunger.'