Topics Archive
Business - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 1, 2021
The Investment-tax Binary
The Cairn and Vodafone cases have opened a pandora’s box of tax-related investment disputes that lie at the intersection of international laws and municipal governance.
Business - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 1, 2021
Language Is the Key
While determining the arbitrability of tax disputes under investment protection laws, the devil lies in the details of the treaty instrument.
Business - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 1, 2021
A Balancing Act
It is critical to maintain an equilibrium between the regulatory powers of a sovereign and the legitimate interests of a foreign investor.
War - Analyses & Assessments - May 24, 2021
A Crisis of Leadership
The violence in Palestine and Israel is an outcome of extremist nationalism, but more importantly, it highlights the inadequacy of political leadership at both ends.
World - Analyses & Assessments - May 24, 2021
Rebooting Strategic Ties
By recommencing trade and investment negotiations with Brussels, New Delhi hopes to counter Beijing’s role in the global value chain.
World - Analyses & Assessments - May 24, 2021
Murmurs of a Military Coup
Beset with Islamic and racial violence, the French Republic once again woke up to rumblings within the powerful military fraternity.
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - May 24, 2021
A Union in Crisis
SNP’s victory in the Scottish parliamentary elections appears to have reinvigorated sub-national movements across the UK.
Business - Analyses & Assessments - May 17, 2021
Digitising the Art Market
NFTs are the new buzzword in the world of art, where these digital artforms are setting a
new record of millions of dollars apiece every other day.
Business - Analyses & Assessments - May 16, 2021
China's Digital Coffers
As China test-launches its sovereign digital currency, countries around the world are
scrambling to assess potential disruptions to the global financial system.
Business - Analyses & Assessments - May 9, 2021
In the Big Leagues
As Coinbase joins the ranks of publicly listed companies, there has been much soul-searching
about investor appetite for cryptocurrencies.
Environment - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 18, 2021
The Curse of the Magic Metal
Cobalt has become a blight for the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo as its spiralling demand leads to a rush for its exploitation with little regulation and regard for their rights.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
Fighting Misinformation
The way forward is to have governments and institutions working together for a disinformation-free society
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
Independence Invigorated
The first-time majority of pro-independence parties in the recent elections, have given a fresh boost to Catalonia’s fight for sovereignty.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
‘Boston Tea Party’ Online
The Milk Tea Alliance that has surged into an online transnational youth movement against authoritarian regimes in South-East Asia, must strategize and collaborate to be heard.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
Digital Public Infrastructure
Technology has disrupted the traditional model of news production by empowering the audience to amplify it or create new content altogether.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
Believing the Written Word
Though social media reach is tremendous in India, its platforms have not been used to spread misinformation or create agitations.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
Shifting Gears in the Gig Economy
The historic ruling by the British Supreme Court, which affirms the employment rights of Uber drivers, can have a ripple effect in the international domain.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
Shedding Historical Burden
By going against domestic public opinion, Seoul has not only jumpstarted a progressively deteriorating relationship with Japan but also strengthened Washington’s hands in the Asia-Pacific region.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
Lessons from the Global Vaccination Drive
From distribution mechanisms to questions over some of the vaccines themselves, the global drive should constantly learn and evolve.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 15, 2021
Nixing Fake News
The only way to nip misinformation in the bud is to work alongside social media platforms.