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World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 13, 2019
Japan’s diplomatic overtures to Iran
Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe will visit Iran for a rare diplomatic mission - to mediate between the Islamic republic and its ally, the US. Can Japan be an effective mediator and bring about a…
Counter-Terrorism - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 12, 2019
Pakistan’s fight against terrorism
The Joint Group of Asia Pacific Group has found that Pakistan’s compliance on 18 of 27 action plans against terror outfits was found unsatisfactory. What are the primary sources of terrorist funding…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 12, 2019
Sudan: Any Hope for Democracy?
The Republic of Sudan, in Northeast Africa, has seen unending violence since the removal of its dictator by the military. With increased calls coming in for immediate civilian rule alongside…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 12, 2019
Indonesia and the Belt and Road Initiative
Indonesia’s Minister of Maritime Affairs signed 23 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with China while attending the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Forum in Beijing. How can the BRI help Indonesia?…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 12, 2019
Kazakhstan: The Legacy of President Nazarbayev
On June 9th, 2019, Kazakhstan held a presidential election following the sudden resignation of President Nursultan Nazarbayev. Election day in the central Asian country was marred by protests, with…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 12, 2019
Is a Trump Impeachment on the Cards?
United States’ speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi is under pressure from lawmakers to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. If an official inquiry is…
Cyber Security - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 12, 2019
Cyber-Attack on US Customs and Border Protection
Government surveillance photos of international travellers and license plates were hacked as part of a malicious cyber-attack. Is the use of biometrics being carried out at the expense of privacy…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 11, 2019
Will Trump’s GSP sanctions persuade India to open up its markets?
President Donald Trump recently revoked the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) privileges from India which permits the duty-free entry of nearly 2,000 Indian products. The Indian government…
Counter-Terrorism - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 11, 2019
The Future of Security: A Deeper Look at the Lanka Blasts
On Friday, 7th June, Synergia Foundation hosted a roundtable conference titled “The Future of Security: A Deeper Look at the Lanka Blasts”. Keynote speaker Mr. Pratap Heblikar, former Special…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 11, 2019
Trump’s Immigration Policies: A Threat to Indian Family Life in the U.S
Ever since being elected into office in 2017, Donald Trump has made a series of reforms to the United States’ immigration policies in an effort to reduce the influx of immigrants. He claims that his…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 11, 2019
India and U.S: Military Allies or Economic Adversaries?
For the most part, India and America have shared a strong and friendly relationship in terms of both military and trade, despite New Delhi’s ties to Moscow. New Delhi now finds itself in an…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2019
Venezuela: The Future As We See It
Venezuela, a nation with such immense potential, has suffered a startling collapse in a short span of five years. To this end, what does the future hold for what was once one of Latin America’s…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2019
The Prospect of Security Council Reform
The United Nations Security Council is often criticised for being ineffective and there is thus a clarion call for it to be fundamentally reformed. Will the five permanent members (P5) accede to this…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2019
Singapore: Food Security vs Land Scarcity
With an increasing demand for land and sea resources juxtaposed with climate change, rising sea levels, pollution and invasive species, Singapore is warming up to the threat of food security.…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2019
Nicaragua: What Next?
The Republic of Nicaragua, located between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea in Central America, has been of great strategic importance dating back to the Cold War. Following a recent upsurge…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2019
The Decline of Educational Diplomacy in Trump’s America
The United States of America is home to some of the world’s finest educational institutions. With access to cutting edge technology and research facilities, American Universities are a popular higher…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 7, 2019
The UNHRC as a Champion of Human Rights
The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is arguably the jewel in the crown that is the United Nations system of human rights protection. Following a lacklustre performance in its first decade (epitomised…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 6, 2019
Huawei in Russia
Huawei has signed a deal with Russian telecom firm MTS to develop 5G technology in Russia. Why is Russia interested in Huawei and how can it ensure that the deployment of the technology is aligned to…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 6, 2019
The Arctic’s Coldest War
Climate change has opened areas of the Arctic which provides significant economic and geopolitical opportunities to many non-Arctic countries. How do global powers view economic activities in the…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 4, 2019
UPI decline in May 2019
After hitting a record high in March, payment transactions via Unified Payments Interface (UPI) declined second time in a row in May 2019. Can the UPI meet the Reserve Bank of India’s Vision 2021…