Vagaries of a Shortage Economy
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the failure of ‘just-in-time’ production models, which are prone to supply chain disruptions.
The Human Face of Climate Change
A deluge of information on climate change has triggered a sense of anxiety and impending doom, especially among the young…
An Expanding Arsenal
China's hypersonic glide weapon can reportedly penetrate missile defence systems, representing a critical escalation in nuclear strike capabilities.
Iraq’s Electoral Canvas
In the backdrop of the Tishreem movement, Iraqi voters have taken to the polling booths, hoping to usher in a…
Mysterious Ailment or Diabolical Weapon?
With a resurgence of the much-dreaded Havana syndrome among U.S. embassy officials, there are competing theories about its origins.
The Nuclear Heist
The recent demise of Dr. AQ Khan, the father of the Pakistani nuclear bomb, will hopefully put to rest the…
The Traffic-light Coalition
The 2021 German elections usher in a new post-Merkel era, breaking the power status quo and giving rise to a…
Vpns: a Double-edged Sword?
As the government contemplates a ban on VPNs, it is important to not reduce the debate to a trade-off between…
In the Docks
The Pandora Papers have blown the whistle on several powerful individuals who use a complex network of offshore firms to…
Heated Skies Around Taiwan
Increased aerial provocations by the PLAAF within Taiwan’s Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ), while avoiding actual intrusion of its airspace,…