Erdogan takes a gamble
President Erdogan is unlikely to buy oil from Saudi Arabia and the UAE due to sustained tensions. However, can Mr.…
Belarus to join Russia?
President Vladimir Putin may look beyond Russia for a window to retain status quo after his current term ends. Is…
Japan apologises to victims of forced sterilisation
Twenty years after Japan repealed the eugenics law, it has agreed to compensate victims of the government program under which…
Kim Jong-Un in Russia
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet Russian President Vlad Putin in the first trip aimed at galvanising support…
Russia’s nuclear drones
Is the likelihood of nuclear war increasing? In March 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed footage of six prototype advanced…
Do Better with Less: Frugal Innovation to Sustainable Growth
The Synergia Foundation hosted a Harvard Business School Club of India conversation with Prof. Jaideep Prabhu and Navi Radjou on…
Afghanistan – A way forward
Upendra Baghel visited Synergia Foundation to discuss India’s need for an independent and inclusive Afghanistan Policy. Mr. Baghel recently served…
Violence returns to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s government has blamed local jihadist group National Thowheed Jamath for one of Asia’s deadliest terrorist attacks in years…
London choked by Climate protests
Climate change protesters who have brought parts of London to a standstill said that they were prepared to call a…
Pakistan retreats from US – Taliban peace talks
Pakistan has withdrawn from US-Taliban scheduled peace talk but will continue to play a facilitating role. A series of civil…
Google launches AI centre in Ghana
US tech giant, Google has introduced the first Artificial Intelligence Research Laboratory in Ghana to help address economic, political and…
Measles incidence increases worldwide
Measles cases increases by 300% worldwide, spurred on by anti-vaccination campaigns, supply chain issues and conflict. A vaccine is a…
Saudi Arabia building nuclear reactor
Saudi Arabia is building a small reactor in its drive to divest from hydrocarbon fuelled electricity. The move brings questions…
iPhone production in India
Foxconn Technology Group, Apple's largest manufacturer of iPhones intends to shift production from China to India. Apple uses manufacturers from…
Trump announces 5G plans
The United States releases plans for an auction of radio spectrums to support its 5G ambitions amounting to US$20.4 billion.…