Crypto Currencies Versus Sovereign Currencies
In 1993, I was posted on deputation to the UN mission in Cambodia, which was called the UN Transitional Authority…
United Nations: Cash Strapped?
As on 04 Oct 2019, 65 nations had failed to pay their share in full; amounting to a shortfall in…
Indian Telecom – Case of Poor Connectivity?
The telecom sector was once the most prominent poster child of India’s booming growth story. It was a veritable gravy…
Lebanon-The Mirror of Middle East
Lebanon located at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Sea and the Arabian hinterland has a rich history and a special…
Hong Kong: Where is the violence leading to?
On 02 October 2019, in a clash with civilian protesters, a Hong Kong police officer shot an 18-year old secondary…
Drones: New Weapon In The Terrorist’s Arsenal
On Saturday 14 Sep 2019, in a pre-dawn strike, Saudi Arabia’s large ARAMCO oil refineries at Abqaiq and Khurais were…
The S-400: Russia’s Winner
The S-400 Triumph, manufactured by Russia’s state-owned Almaz–Antey Corporation, is an Air Defence Weapon System. It is designed to destroy…
An Antidote to Economic Slowdown
In the last quarter of FY 18-19, India logged 5.8% growth. Some economists expect the GDP for the first quarter…
Ladakh: The New Union Territory
Ladakh, for the most part, is a sparsely populated, semi-arid, high-altitude desert. It lies in the Himalayas, between the Zanskar…
The Removal Of J&K’s Special Status
When India and Pakistan gained Independence in 1947, the Princely state of J&K had not joined either country. On 22…