Topics Archive
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 26, 2022
WHO WATCHES THE WATCHMEN?
The perennial debate over national security versus individual privacy has become even more vexing in the digital age.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 26, 2022
OIL POWER BALANCE SHIFTING EAST?
A 27-year natural gas supply deal with China makes Qatar a stakeholder in global energy geopolitics.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 19, 2022
REVIVAL OF TRUMPISM?
Mr Trump has announced his re-election bid; will the GOP go along with it?
Environment - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 19, 2022
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.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 19, 2022
RETURN OF TERROR?
Recent bomb blasts in Istanbul reaffirm the reality that iron-fisted anti-terror campaigns alone cannot root out terrorism.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 19, 2022
TECH LAYOFFS: HERALDS OF A RECESSION?
The mass layoffs announced abruptly by tech majors are early warnings of a gathering storm.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 19, 2022
SAND BATTERIES: THE NEXT GREEN ENERGY REVOLUTION?
A novel energy storage device that can revolutionise Green initiatives.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 12, 2022
RUSSIA’S SHADOW WARRIORS!
Wagner’s makeover intends to strengthen Oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin's stature within the Kremlin's elite.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 12, 2022
THE NETANYAHU EFFECT
The return of Netanyahu signals the need for stable leadership in Israel.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 12, 2022
SPYWARE: PLAYING WITH FIRE
Increasing cases of spyware targeting citizens jeopardise the fundamental right to privacy.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 12, 2022
THE ELECTION OF ECONOMICS?
Does the lack of the anticipated "red wave" indicate that the economy impacted the elections less than expected?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 12, 2022
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.
Business - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 5, 2022
CAPPING THE RUSSIANS
The West and its allies have imposed a cap on Russian oil prices to curb Russia's rising oil revenues.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 5, 2022
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.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 5, 2022
BIDEN-XI DECOUPLED?
The most recent American actions threaten China's capacity to buy, produce, and export the semiconductors that power the global economy.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 5, 2022
THE SECOND COMING
Luiz Lula’s reincarnation as President has divided the nation as never before.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 5, 2022
FAILING PROMISES
Governments and key actors must drive societies in a systematically transformative direction.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 29, 2022
PALACE DIPLOMACY
China’s charm offensive upon ruling elites has made it Africa’s most popular ally and trading partner.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 29, 2022
THE THIRD TIME'S A CHARM
In a rapid turn of events, Mr Rishi Sunak found himself being catapulted overnight into 10 Downing Street.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 29, 2022
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.'