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World - Analyses & Assessments - May 27, 2019
No-deal Brexit: Not an option
Prime Minister May has announced her resignation as Conservative party head, paving the way for a new British PM to negotiate Brexit. What was Mrs May’s most significant challenge and is her…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 27, 2019
Hong Kong’s Fugitive bill
A new blanket extradition law in Hong Kong has sparked concerns that China will use the bill to extradite whoever it wants from the territory. Considering the domestic nature of the law, why is…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 27, 2019
Pakistan to get Saudi oil on deferred payments
Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Pakistan PM’s finance adviser has indicated that Saudi Arabia will supply oil worth USD 3.2billion per year on deferred payments for three years. Is Pakistan the new proxy…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 27, 2019
Canada’s trash in Philippines
Canada will take back tonnes of waste shipped to the Philippines between 2013-14 which was causing a diplomatic sink. Are developing nations which have become global dumping grounds pushing back?
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - May 24, 2019
India’s electric two-wheeler market
India proposes a policy that electrifies most of its two-wheelers over a 6-8 year period. Considering the failure to incentivise the car industry with a similar strategy, is this new proposal likely…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - May 24, 2019
China’s food woes
China, reeling from the effects of the Asian Swine Flu virus, is affected by an infestation of the fall armyworm. Is China’s food security in serious jeopardy considering increased pressure from the…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - May 23, 2019
The global trade in plastic waste
Malaysia will send back non-recyclable plastic waste to the developed country that exported it, in the wake of an amendment to the Basel Convention that regulates the plastic waste industry. Will the…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 22, 2019
Google suspends activity with Huawei
In line with President Trump’s executive order blacklisting Huawei, Google has suspended the Chinese company’s access to Android updates. How would this impact the operations of Huawei in China and…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - May 21, 2019
The Kushner plan starts with economic investment
Mr Trump’s deal to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict was expected to be unveiled after the 2019 Israeli elections. The White House has announced an economic ‘workshop’ in Bahrain to encourage…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - May 21, 2019
Australia’s pre-election polls prove inaccurate
Pre-election polls suggested that the Labor Party was set to win the Australian 2019 general elections. Exit-polls indicatethat the incumbent Liberal-National coalition will secure a surprise victory…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 21, 2019
US arms sale to allies
United States has approved the sale of air defense missiles to South Korea and Japan amidst the re-emergence of tensions in the Korean peninsula. Will North Korea stop testing missiles?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 21, 2019
Data Protection and Beyond
At a Synergia forum on May 20, 2019, Justice Srikrishna discussed the future of Data protection in India based on the recommendations of the expert committee he chaired.
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - May 20, 2019
Indian exports and the US-China trade war
The US-China trade war is expected to have repercussions for markets around the world. A report by the Finch Group says that India's exports are likely to be affected by the trade war. What impact…
Geopolitics - Op-Eds - May 20, 2019
A Timely Act
The unprecedented rise of China and several other Asian nations has led to a global transformation. While this has a positive impact on much of the world, it has also unsettled a few leading powers…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 18, 2019
Trump's new immigration plan
The White House unveils a new plan to further apply pressure on illegal immigrants. How likely is the program to be passed into law and does it address the concerns of President Trump's electoral…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 18, 2019
Iran coordinates proxy wars with militias
A prominent leader of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard is believed to have met capable Shia militias in Iraq, telling them to prepare for a proxy war. The meeting is reported to have occurred before…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - May 17, 2019
China explores lunar craters
China’s lunar exploration program receives a boost as it’s Chang’e-4 mission successfully landed on the far side of the Moon. The first scientific report from the mission outlines findings related to…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 17, 2019
US-China Trade War
The United States and China – the world’s largest economies have been held up in a trade war for nearly ten months. With its inevitable impact on global trade, are there winners or looses from such a…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 17, 2019
WhatsApp's Indian regulations fall short
A recent report shows that inexpensive third-party applications and software tools can circumvent regulations implemented by WhatsApp in India. Why have WhatsApp's efforts failed?
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 17, 2019
Taiwan to counter Chinese infiltration
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen convened national security agencies to counter China’s infiltration. Will Taiwan, a US ally succeed?