Peru: Tarnished Gold
With soaring demand and indispensability of gold to industry, Peru, the sixth-largest producer in the world, struggles to keep the…
Europe – Pax Americana vs Pax Sinica
Compelled to take a side in the US-China faceoff, its own unity in disarray, Europe is at a crossroad. Can…
ISIS – On a Comeback
Exploiting the weakened security environment in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has begun to…
The ‘Right’ Politics
Right-wing political parties are now dominating the political space across the globe. Is this the new normal signalling the demise…
China Cables: De-radicalisation or More
The so-called Chinese cables are said to give a key-hole view of the 're-education camps' in Xinjiang. Is this the…
The Middle East -Reviving Europe’s Role
Europe is steadily losing relevance in the dynamic political landscape of the Middle East. Can it arrest this trend?
Disinvestment – Going Private
Public sector undertakings (PSUs), including profitable ones, are up for sale to generate revenue. Is this visionary prudence or short-term…
Hafiz Saeed Jailed: Bending to Pressure
Conviction of Hafiz Saeed just before FATF review has raised eyebrows. Is the terror infrastructure under dismantlement, or is it…
Brexit Accomplished?
Despite two general elections, the future of the UK remains a quagmire. What has been achieved, and what does the…
The Locust Locomotion-Generational Foes
Despite plaguing mankind since time immemorial, human ingenuity has failed to create a defining solution. Do we need to relook…
ZBNF and Resilient Food Systems
Will Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) provide a holistic alternative to chemical-based agriculture and create resilient food systems.
Defence Budget-Dwindling Share of Pie
Defence Budget 2020-21 with a 9.4% growth, translates into an increase of Rs. 40,367 crores. How would this affect India’s…
One Nation One Ration Card-Digitalising PDS
One Nation One Ration Card (ONRC) is set to digitalise the Public Distribution System (PDS). Can it stem the systematic…
Global Inequality: Rising Tide
With the world’s richest 1% (worth more than $1 million) owning 45% of the entire wealth, Global Inequality is out…
Huawei- Caught in the Cross Fire
Huawei has reported buoyant sales in 2019 despite US efforts to undermine its global market presence. Will US trade sanctions…