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World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 14, 2019
Preparations for EU-China Summit Begins
The European Commission will present a series of action points to stop unfair trade practices by China ahead of a crucial EU-China summit in April 2019. The European Union (EU) is a political and…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 14, 2019
May defeated yet again
The UK parliament has again rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal after she secured legally binding assurances from Brussels on the controversial Irish 'backstop' – but the changes weren'…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 14, 2019
Macron’s East-Africa charm tour
President Emmanuel Macron visited former French colony Djibouti with promises of a “respectful” partnership in the face of growing African indebtedness to China, which is fast expanding its foothold…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 14, 2019
ISIL on the brink, challenges await in Syria
ISIL’s few remaining enclaves are primed to be run over. However, the defeat of ISIL brings with it a number of considerations in regard to the Syrian Civil War. The Islamic State of Iraq and the…
Disaster - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 14, 2019
India grounds the 737 MAX
India will not allow U.S. planemaker Boeing Co’s 737 MAX aircraft to enter or transit its airspace after 1030 GMT, the ministry of civil aviation said, following the fatal crash of a plane of the…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 13, 2019
Finland’s government resigns
The coalition government in Finland resigned because it could not deliver on a healthcare reform package that is widely seen as crucial to securing long-term government finances. Finland is a…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 13, 2019
US to become largest oil exporter
The US could overtake Russia and Saudi Arabia as the world’s top oil exporter by 2024, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has predicted. The International Energy Agency is a Paris-based autonomous…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 13, 2019
Berners-Lee urges data controls
World Wide Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee on Monday slammed the increasing commodification of personal information and appealed for internet users to strive to maintain “complete control” of their data…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 13, 2019
Afghanistan’s Peace Progress
As ongoing direct talks between the United States and the Taliban further open the door for peace in Afghanistan, the country is facing ‘daunting challenges’ ahead of the presidential vote. A series…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 13, 2019
Australia’s Pacific ‘Step-up’ Policy
Australia turns to Pacific Island States to shore up its defenses against what is its most pertinent geopolitical threat; China. In China’s quest to secure its borders and project its power beyond…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 13, 2019
UK secures Ireland border deal
British PM Theresa May has agreed to a “legally binding” deal with the EU around the Northern Ireland ‘backstop’ to secure Brexit and will put that to a vote in the Parliament on Tuesday. Talks with…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 13, 2019
UN envoy raises concerns over Bangladesh’s Rohingya relocation plans
Bangladesh's planned relocation of 23,000 Rohingya from Cox's Bazar imperils their lives. The proposed relocation site sits in a geographically precarious position that is frequently subject to…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 12, 2019
ISIS in Philippines
The threat of Islamic State is mounting in the Philippines along with the growing momentum among local pro-Islamic State militant groups. In Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State’s territory has…
Elections - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 12, 2019
India goes to the polls in April-May
The Election commission has announced the dates for the seven phases of India’s quinquennial General Elections, starting on April 11 and ending on May 21, 2019. India is a federation with a…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 12, 2019
Guadio seeks to galvanize domestic and international support
Opposition leader, Juan Guaido remains free following his drive to secure support from Venezuela’s neighbours. Guaido increases pressure on Nicholas Maduro by calling for a civic strike among public…
Disaster - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 12, 2019
Boeing’s 737 nightmare
After the second crash of its latest passenger aircraft model, China has ordered all domestic operators to ground the Boeing 737 MAX fleet pending an inquiry into the safety of the planes. The Boeing…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 12, 2019
Kramp-Karrenbauer warns on ‘European centralism’
The leader of Germany’s ruling Christian Democrats has warned against “European centralism”, in the first substantive German response to French president Emmanuel Macron proposals for a “European…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 12, 2019
WTO and WHO seek to ensure food security
Food security threatens the lives of millions around the world, especially those in underprivileged countries. Organizations such as the WTO and WHO embody the most effective tool to secure the…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 12, 2019
NZ plans to curb Foreign Influence in Politics
New Zealand is considering introducing laws aimed at curbing foreign influence in domestic politics, ahead of a general election next year. New Zealand is a sovereign island country in the…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 12, 2019
App to monitor freshwater ecosystem
Google, UN Environment & European Commission’s Joint Research Centre have unveiled a web-based platform to monitor global freshwater ecosystem. Freshwater ecosystems are a subset of Earth's…