Resurgence of the State
Post -COVID economic recovery is largely being fostered by a steady stream of state-supported investment and expenditure, foretelling larger budgetary…
Is India Hungry?
While malnutrition remains the primary concern, a significant section of the Indian population is still calorie-deficient.
The New Face of Food Security
Along with farm productivity, diet diversity and prevention of nutritional deficiencies are key factors in bolstering food security within India.
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…
Srilanka: Economy in Doldrums
While the COVID-19 pandemic may have exacerbated the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, there are a number of structural factors…
The Finger of Blame
While the Afghanistan crisis may represent a collective failure of the western coalition forces and their chosen Afghan political elites,…
Mercenaries of Disinformation
Although influence operations are almost as old as human history, the pervasive presence of social media has allowed private agencies…
The Golden Age of Hydrogen?
The Vernian vision of a hydrogen economy may soon come to pass as countries adopt strategies to mitigate climate change…
Delta Wave Disrupts Economic Recovery
As the Delta variant continues to spread throughout Asia, lockdown restrictions and low vaccine rollouts threaten to undercut economic recovery…