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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…
Counter-Terrorism - Analyses & Assessments - May 16, 2019
Saudi oil stations attacked
Armed drones of Yemeni Houthi rebels attacked two oil pumping stations in Saudi Arabia ratcheting up tensions in the region. How are Houthis acquiring drones and can these attacks be monitored?
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - May 16, 2019
Japan’s legal proceedings against India in WTO
India and Japan have a close economic and strategic partnership, with India being the largest recipient of Japanese aid. Japan recently made a formal complaint to the World Trade Organisation (WTO)…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 16, 2019
Pompeo visits Russia
US Secretary of State visits Russia for the first high-level meeting between the countries since the Mueller Report. With the Trump administration unlikely to take legal action for Russian election…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - May 15, 2019
Anti-Muslim violence in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has seen a surge in anti-Muslim violence following the Easter Sunday bombings. The government has introduced curfews and bans on social media to control the unrest. Are these measures…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 14, 2019
Facebook ready for a break-up?
Facebook co-founder, Chris Hughes has called for the break-up of the social networking giant. Caught under several data breach controversies and a federal investigation, can Facebook’s social…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 13, 2019
Iran delivers an ultimatum
Tensions between Iran and the US are mounting. The US has steadily enforced more sanctions, while Iran recently announced that it was suspending compliance with two commitments under the JCPOA. Iran…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - May 10, 2019
Bangladesh’s energy sector and competing interests
Bangladesh suffers from an acute energy deficit. China and India have competed over investments in Bangladesh’s energy sector. How is Bangladesh leveraging competing interests to its benefit? Is…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - May 10, 2019
World poultry day
In conjunction with World Poultry Day on May 10th, the International Poultry Council is initiating an awareness drive on food insecurity. Will poultry be able to fill the gap in world protein…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 10, 2019
Google’s business model and privacy
Google unveils several features geared toward safeguarding consumer privacy. However, given Google’s data-centric business model, can the company protect privacy?
Environment - Analyses & Assessments - May 9, 2019
New Zealand introduces zero carbon bill
A New Zealand bill proposes a zero carbon emissions target by 2050. Opposition groups have condemned methane targets set by this legislation, accusing the government of favouring the fossil fuel…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 9, 2019
Sri Lanka bombings, who did it?
Tensions caused by the Easter Sunday bombings are heightened by Sri Lanka's history of ethnic and religious conflict. ISIS claims that the attacks were in retaliation for the Christchurch mosque…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 9, 2019
$40 million worth bitcoin stolen
Hackers stole more than 7000 bitcoin from crypto exchange Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. Can Bitcoins be stored safely?
Elections - Op-Eds - May 8, 2019
Nagaland: North-East's hidden gem
Nagaland is situated at a crucial junction between India and Myanmar, accentuating its importance as a border state. Despite its geostrategic importance, the state has not experienced the same amount…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 8, 2019
Trump threatens more tariffs against China
America warns of additional tariffs on China after the countries were expected to sign an agreement ending their trade war. What has caused the Trump administration to threaten more duties? Two of…
Elections - Op-Eds - May 8, 2019
Odisha: prepared for the future
Odisha has arguably been the country's most disaster-ready state for the past twenty years, and the rest of the country could learn to emulate its highly effective evacuation strategies. However,…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - May 8, 2019
Women, girls should be engaged in disaster risk management
Like society, disasters can be discriminative against people. Less access to social safety measures, financial conditions and support from the community, can add up to the woes caused by natural…
Counter-Terrorism - Analyses & Assessments - May 7, 2019
UN blacklists Masood Azhar
Jaish-e- Mohammed’s chief Masood Azhar has been listed as a designated terrorist by the UN Security Council 1267 Committee. Does this actually weaken the group operating in Pakistan? Masood Azhar…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 7, 2019
5G: A threat to weather forecasting?
Technical specifications surrounding 5G technology conflicts with radio frequencies used in critical applications. How is the race for technological supremacy affecting human lives? Radio waves are…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - May 7, 2019
Military expansion to protect OBOR
The US Defence Department expects China to add military bases around the world to protect the One Belt One Road (OBOR) infrastructure program. What are the implications of such a military build up?