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World - Op-Eds - Jan 21, 2017
Gambia
On 19 Jan 17, it was announced that President-elect of Gambia, Adama Barrow would be sworn-in, at the country’s embassy at Dakar, in neighboring Senegal. The incumbent President of The Gambia, Yahya…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 20, 2017
China’s free trade agenda
U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin said during his Senate confirmation hearing he’s willing to label China as a currency manipulator if warranted. His views on the country are significant…
World - Op-Eds - Jan 13, 2017
Legal status for robots
On 11 Jan 16, it was reported that the European Parliament is preparing to vote, on the first set of comprehensive rules, regarding how humans should interact with robots and Artificial Intelligence…
World - Op-Eds - Jan 13, 2017
The other Brexiteers
On the 10th of January 2017, Both Northern Ireland and Scotland made symbolic gestures towards a year of forced unity amongst the countries within Britain. Nicola Sturgeon announced that there would…
World - Featured Article - Jul 27, 2019
India & the United Nations (UN)
The UN works with the governments of nations primarily to maintain international peace and secondarily, to promote friendly relations between nations. The UN Charter was drafted and signed during the…
World - Featured Article - May 7, 2020
Dr. Paulraj: Induction into the AMACAD
In recognition of his contribution in the field of science and technology, Dr. Arogyaswami J Paulraj was inducted into the AMACAD.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 17, 2021
Where Will Asia Fight? On The Margins
The populous Asian landmass is prone to host of internal and external conflicts which will continue to retard its march to peace and prosperity
World - Featured Article - May 13, 2020
'Hospitals not designed for pandemic'~Dr Garcia
‘There is a need to re-engineer COVID treatment spaces with negative pressure as no hospitals are designed for handling pandemics’ .
World - Featured Article - Mar 31, 2020
COVID-19 Pandemic: Test for Leadership
The COVID-19 pandemic, is the third challenge that Mother Nature has thrown our species, in recent years.
World - Featured Article - May 18, 2020
Estonian Perspective of Cyber Security
Mr Aasmann focused on Estonia's cybersecurity at the webinar, need to build trust for secure systems and interdependence among sectors.
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…
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?
World - Featured Article - Jul 2, 2020
Democracy champions in a post- COVID world
“Democracy, while not perfect is far more effective than autocracy in the long term, which only guarantees short-term solutions”: Kuni Miyake.
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 - Featured Article - Jan 6, 2020
End of a Decade - End of the Teens
The teenage years of the Twenty-First Century is over , we at Synergia take a peek at some of the consequential events on our global patch that could help us better understand 2020 and beyond
World - Featured Article - Jun 7, 2019
The Cost of Short-Termism
This article is the first in a new 'Synergia Futures' series about the long view of humanity, which aims to take a step back from the latest trending news to widen the lens of our current…
World - Featured Article - Feb 7, 2020
End of a Decade- End of Teens-Part 2
As a sequel to our first part on the ‘Decade that Was’, we now look at Climate Change, Health Care and Technology and how they are shaping our future.
World - Featured Article - Apr 27, 2020
We need to understand the disease: Amb P S Raghavan
Synergia Foundation conducted a webinar on April 11th, to comprehend the threat posed by COVID-19.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 20, 2020
Futuristic Floating Cities – Pipe Dream or Reality?
A floating Atlantis can be a desirable alternative for population explosion and rising seas, only if financial, technological, and governance concerns are effectively addressed.
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