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World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 2, 2020
The Iraqi Dilemma: Protests and More
Iraq, a fulcrum of Middle East geopolitics, is trapped inexorably in the Iran- U.S. faceoff. Will it turn into a battlefield for a wider 21st Century war?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 29, 2020
Delivering Justice with AI
State institutions of policing and prosecution are turning to AI for decision making. Will this deliver equitable justice?
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 28, 2020
Estranged, flat-lined or natural allies
President Trump’s visit demonstrated the strong chemistry shared by the leaders of the world's two biggest democracies. Optics and cringe apart, were there significant gains from the visit?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 25, 2020
Peru: Tarnished Gold
With soaring demand and indispensability of gold to industry, Peru, the sixth-largest producer in the world, struggles to keep the supply legitimate.
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 24, 2020
Europe - Pax Americana vs Pax Sinica
Compelled to take a side in the US-China faceoff, its own unity in disarray, Europe is at a crossroad. Can it chart a safe route out of the gathering storm?
Counter-Terrorism - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 24, 2020
ISIS – On a Comeback
Exploiting the weakened security environment in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has begun to reassert. Can the genie be put back?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 22, 2020
The ‘Right’ Politics
Right-wing political parties are now dominating the political space across the globe. Is this the new normal signalling the demise of liberal politics?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 21, 2020
China Cables: De-radicalisation or More
The so-called Chinese cables are said to give a key-hole view of the 're-education camps' in Xinjiang. Is this the panacea for radicalisation?
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 20, 2020
Disinvestment - Going Private
Public sector undertakings (PSUs), including profitable ones, are up for sale to generate revenue. Is this visionary prudence or short-term juggling?
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 20, 2020
The Middle East -Reviving Europe’s Role
Europe is steadily losing relevance in the dynamic political landscape of the Middle East. Can it arrest this trend?
Counter-Terrorism - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 17, 2020
Hafiz Saeed Jailed: Bending to Pressure
Conviction of Hafiz Saeed just before FATF review has raised eyebrows. Is the terror infrastructure under dismantlement, or is it a tactical ploy?
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 15, 2020
Brexit Accomplished?
Despite two general elections, the future of the UK remains a quagmire. What has been achieved, and what does the future hold for the former empire?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 14, 2020
Indo-US Trade & Defence Agreement
With the US President’s visit, will India and US conclude the long-overdue deals?
Disaster - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 13, 2020
The Locust Locomotion-Generational Foes
Despite plaguing mankind since time immemorial, human ingenuity has failed to create a defining solution. Do we need to relook at our counter-strategy?
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 12, 2020
ZBNF and Resilient Food Systems
Will Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) provide a holistic alternative to chemical-based agriculture and create resilient food systems.
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 11, 2020
Defence Budget-Dwindling Share of Pie
Defence Budget 2020-21 with a 9.4% growth, translates into an increase of Rs. 40,367 crores. How would this affect India’s defence preparedness?
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 7, 2020
One Nation One Ration Card-Digitalising PDS
One Nation One Ration Card (ONRC) is set to digitalise the Public Distribution System (PDS). Can it stem the systematic leakages and corruption?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 5, 2020
Global Inequality: Rising Tide
With the world’s richest 1% (worth more than $1 million) owning 45% of the entire wealth, Global Inequality is out of control. Can the Gini Coefficient be bridged?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 3, 2020
Huawei- Caught in the Cross Fire
Huawei has reported buoyant sales in 2019 despite US efforts to undermine its global market presence. Will US trade sanctions enervate the Chinese MNC?
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 3, 2020
Bodo Accord-Dawn of a New Start
The Tripartite Bodo Agreement endeavors to fulfill political, social and economic aspirations. Will it be the new norm for bringing peace in NE India?