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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?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 31, 2020
Future of Security-Afghanistan
An unstable Afghanistan is a threat to peace. During Synergia Conclave, Nirupama Rao spoke about India's options in post-US Afghanistan.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 29, 2020
Coronavirus - Epidemic or a Pandemic
A new virus that has gained traction in China has begun a global spread, and the world is now alarmed.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 29, 2020
The Great Tax Robbery
Is it time to address the increasing gap between the spirit and the letter of the law?
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 29, 2020
Qassem Soleimani- Predictable Surprises
The targeted assassination of Qassem Soleimani will continue to reverberate from Teheran to Washington. What will be the unintended consequences of this action?
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 28, 2020
Oman-Dawn of New Epoch
The demise of Sultan Qaboos bin Said, father of the 'Omani Renaissance', has left a void in mediation and diplomacy in the Gulf. How will this impact the Middle East?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 28, 2020
Internet- A Fundamental Right
In a recent landmark judgment, the Hon'ble Supreme Court declared internet access as a fundamental right. This has implications for citizens' rights in India.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 28, 2020
Future of Business-Digital Economies
Technology's promise is not only to automate processes but to open paths to new ways of doing business.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 28, 2020
EIU Democracy Index- Falling Ratings
Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Annual Democracy Index provides a snapshot into the state of democracy around the world. This year’s dip in India's ranking has raised questions.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 28, 2020
Is India Weaponising Trade ?
India has raised the cost for trading partners who are critical of its internal policies. Is a robust external policy leveraging the growing trade heft of India?
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 24, 2020
Russian Reforms-Putinism Institutionalised
Putin’s Administrative Reforms have raised questions on their intent and scope. Do they point to an end-state plan or to a roost for post-2024 political influence?
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 23, 2020
Taiwan Election- Dignity or Freedom
Re-election of President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan has signalled its determination to pursue a free and democratic way of life. Will this lead to more stress in Taiwan Straits?
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 22, 2020
US Presidential Elections
As on 13 January 2020, there are still 12 candidates in the fray. Which Presidential candidate is best positioned to beat President Donald Trump?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 21, 2020
Amazon Investment-Largesse or Liability
Jeff Bezos' offer of $1billion investment in India to create a million jobs has been met with skepticism and downright derision. Is there a catch?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 21, 2020
Innocuous Drones and Lethal Standoff Weapons
A panel moderated by Vishnu Som, with two pioneers of drone technology- Group Captain Harsh Vardhan Thakur, and Squadron Leader Sameer Joshi.
Indian Politics - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 21, 2020
CAA- Inclusion vs Exclusion
The recently amended citizenship law dictates who is eligible to be a citizen. In the absence of a domestic refugee law, how does India deal with its asylum seekers?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 20, 2020
Vaccine Hesitancy-Losing Faith
Medical science has used vaccination as its front-line weapon to eradicate many threatening diseases. Why is there a growing global skepticism towards vaccinations?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 20, 2020
Global Grid Plan
Under the aegis of the ISA, India has proposed a global plan to distribute solar power generated in one country to meet the electricity demands of other nations.
World - Op-Eds - Jan 20, 2020
Xi Jinping in Myanmar -Heralding a New Era
Will there be some quid-pro-quo between Myanmar and the PRC after Xi Jinping's visit to Myanmar on the eve of ICJ ‘s verdict on the Rohingya genocide case?
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 17, 2020
Student Unrest: Moral Compass or a Disconnect
Student activism in premier institutions has been grabbing headlines. Are protesting students the moral compass of a society or is it merely their naive enthusiasm?