Topics Archive
Environment - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 22, 2021
The Human Face of Climate Change
A deluge of information on climate change has triggered a sense of anxiety and impending doom, especially among the young and the marginalised.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 22, 2021
Iraq’s Electoral Canvas
In the backdrop of the Tishreem movement, Iraqi voters have taken to the polling booths, hoping to usher in a new dawn for the fledgling democracy.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 17, 2021
A Flag-bearer in Tech?
While the QUAD’s efforts to align technical standard-setting is praiseworthy, it is not without its challenges.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 17, 2021
In the Docks
The Pandora Papers have blown the whistle on several powerful individuals who use a complex network of offshore firms to conceal their wealth.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 17, 2021
Through the Prism of Indian Experiences
India can ill-afford to ignore the state of affairs in Afghanistan, which is a pivotal part of the country’s immediate neighbourhood.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 17, 2021
Surviving the Chip Crisis – Part I
As automotive companies seek to bounce back from the disruptions in semiconductor supply chains, it is important to recognise that microcontrollers are not a ‘just-in-time’ industry.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 17, 2021
Vpns: a Double-edged Sword?
As the government contemplates a ban on VPNs, it is important to not reduce the debate to a trade-off between privacy and national security interests.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 17, 2021
Chinks in Asia’s Armour
Asia is buffeted by a wave of security challenges, which makes it imperative for India to be at the forefront of a global concert of nations that ensure lasting stability.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 17, 2021
Heated Skies Around Taiwan
Increased aerial provocations by the PLAAF within Taiwan’s Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ), while avoiding actual intrusion of its airspace, is being taken as a bellwether for its ultimate…
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 17, 2021
The Traffic-light Coalition
The 2021 German elections usher in a new post-Merkel era, breaking the power status quo and giving rise to a coalition that could potentially create a new liberal consensus.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 17, 2021
Historical Allies Join Forces, Again
Reinforcing their military bonds tempered over the heat of many conflicts, the U.S., UK and Australia have come together to confront emerging threats.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 11, 2021
West Africa: Democratisation in Peril?
The lack of democratic institutions and overbearing militaries have left West African countries bereft of true democracy, endangering regional stability.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 11, 2021
A Muted Call for Help
As the Taliban threatens to end the short era of hope for Afghan women, the international community must employ innovative strategies to come to their aid.
Business - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 11, 2021
A ‘virtual’ Standstill
The Facebook outage has highlighted the vulnerability of digitally-mediated economies, which are precariously dependent on a few servers or platforms.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 11, 2021
Honouring Warriors of Free Press
In a world awash with misinformation, it is important to recognise the few brave-hearts amidst journalists who prevent the truth from getting suppressed.
Business - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 11, 2021
Fall of a Behemoth
As Evergrande teeters on the precipice of default, there is immense strain on China’s outsized property sector, fuelling concerns about a liquidity crunch.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 17, 2021
Srilanka: Economy in Doldrums
While the COVID-19 pandemic may have exacerbated the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, there are a number of structural factors that cannot be ignored.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 17, 2021
Requiem for the IC Engine
Fossil fuel-based internal combustion engines may see their demise sooner than expected, as the call for net-zero emissions by 2050 intensifies.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 17, 2021
A Graveyard of Automobile Empires?
With the much-publicised departure of Ford and General Motors, has the Indian market sealed its reputation as the graveyard of automotive manufacturers?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 17, 2021
Guardrails for the Payment Ecosystem
By introducing card-on-file tokenisation, the RBI has sought to strike a balance between the protection of financial data and the ease of online card payments.