Freezing out the Games
The Sports arena remains a favourite platform for competing for political powers to grandstand their geopolitical differences.
Do Vaccine Mandates Work
When it comes to public health, are vaccine mandates ethical/moral, or do they infringe on a person’s right to choose?
A Political Move
Craftily manipulating democratic processes, Beijing had ensured that only trustworthy pro-China candidates could contest the recent legislative council elections, thus…
Biggest Piece in the Central Asian Pie
The ‘sudden chaos’ in Kazakhstan gave the autocratic regime a convenient opportunity to shift its narrative from governmental incompetence to…
A Ticking Time Bomb?
Since the future of warfare includes AI, it is critical to foreground military applications in ethical and human-centred solutions.
Monetary Policy of Bitcoin
As crypto gains popularity, there are concerns that its decentralised nature may threaten a country's macroeconomic stability.
Death Knell for Private Crypto?
The government’s attempts to ban private crypto has raised eyebrows, especially when there is so much activity in the Indian…
Ruptures in CPEC?
Although China remains an ‘all-weather ally’ for Pakistan, the CPEC project has been hamstrung by corruption scandals, curtailment of funds…
Local First!
As rapid urbanization and enforced lockdowns expand e-waste streams, it is critical to deploy localized solutions at the household and…
Decluttering Space
With the recent testing of an anti-satellite weapon by Russia, the spectre of space debris has come back to haunt…
Market Design to Do Good!
Auction theory and matching theory are tools of market design that can be used to improve market outcomes.
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…
India Can’t Breathe!
The annual occurrence of severe pollution levels in the National Capital Region is symptomatic of India's inability to balance its…
David Versus Goliath?
Lithuania has demonstrated that even smaller nations can wield diplomatic heft against hegemonic powers.
Is India Hungry?
While malnutrition remains the primary concern, a significant section of the Indian population is still calorie-deficient.