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World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 17, 2021
Feral Fire Under the Ice
A world battered by the pandemic must awaken to the new danger of global warming that can free deadly pathogens trapped in the permafrost for eons.
- Fake News - Apr 1, 2019
April Fools and Fake News
Research from Lancaster University, UK, shows that April Fools hoax stories can offer linguistic clues to spotting 'fake news' stories.
General Interest - Featured Article - Dec 30, 2019
Remembering Versailles at Hundred
The Synergia Foundation hosted its 62nd Round table to discuss the book, the Treaty of Versailles and the Remaking of the World--1919 -2019, authored by sisters Aloka Moulik Chatterjee and Achala M.…
World - Featured Article - Aug 31, 2020
China's Assertiveness Is for 'equality with U.S., Not Hegemony': Emmott
There is a need for Washington to “repair” its foreign policy towards China and incentivise it to become an active part of multilateral institutions, says Bill Emmott, the former editor-in-chief of…
Geopolitics - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 1, 2022
A THROWBACK TO IL DUCE!!
Italy’s recent elections give rise to fears of a Right-wing revivalism gathering momentum.
War - Op-Eds - Nov 19, 2016
Refugee crisis
Is the European crisis overshadowing a bigger problem?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 17, 2021
Overwhelmed by ‘trumpism?’
Trump’s impetuous actions on the eve of his departure sent tremors through the Grand Old Party. How will the GOP ride out the present storm?
- Fake News - May 1, 2019
The never-ending fake news during Indian elections 2019
While India begins its most massive democratic exercise with more than nine hundred million citizens registered to vote in the country’s general elections, fact-checking and debunking fake news has…
Geopolitics - Featured Article - Feb 19, 2020
US-Philippines Defence Ties – Pulling Apart
Historically bound together with strong military ties, the US-Philippines alliance is under duress. What does this imply for the region?
World - Featured Article - Aug 31, 2020
Sri Lanka Elections: Vote for Stability
A strong showing at the hustings by the formidable duo has cemented their place in Sri Lankan politics for some time to come. What does it mean for its people and the region?
Business - Op-Eds - Nov 19, 2016
Tata Chairman- FIRED
Why was Cyrus Mistry removed as Chairman Tata Sons?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 20, 2020
Ethics in Military Use of Ai
With the right resolve, ‘AI Partnership for Defence’ can become the precursor to a global framework on ethical uses of military AI.
- Fake News - Jul 16, 2019
Was Anthony Bourdain Killed by Clinton Operatives?
On 9th June 2018, YourNewsWire.com published a news linking the celebrity chef's death to Hillary Clinton for spreading fake news..
World - Featured Article - Apr 2, 2020
COVID-19 and Threats to Critical Infrastructure
While institutions have resilience strategies to navigate unconventional security threats, a pandemic is altogether different.
World - Featured Article - Sep 4, 2020
Have Passport, Will Travel? Not in Post-covid Skies
The pandemic progress card of nations will dictate the ease of international travel. While it's a rough road ahead for backpackers, high-net-worth individuals have the luxury of opting for…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 20, 2020
Renouncing the Head, but Not the Family
Barbados is set to bid adieu to the Queen as their sovereign but will remain a part of the Commonwealth for economic and socio-political advantages
- Fake News - Mar 27, 2020
Is Modi planning for a period of Emergency under Article 360?
There has been news about PM Narendra Modi possibly declaring Emergency under Article 360, which categorises it as a Financial Emergency, yet this news has been fake. The article by inventiva.co.in…
World - Featured Article - May 2, 2020
No man is an island: Michael Chertoff
National security needs to take into account interdependence: Michael Chertoff, Former Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Geopolitics - Featured Article - Jun 15, 2021
Sinification of the Emerald Island
The passing of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill (CPCEC) has generated concern, both domestically and internationally.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 21, 2020
Longer the Virus Stay, Wider the Gender Divide
The adverse impact of the pandemic is threatening gender –regressive effects if immediate steps are not taken to counter it. Its implications are far wider than was initially perceived.