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World - Featured Article - Jun 29, 2020
Ripples in the South Asian neighbourhood
A rising China poses a challenge for all countries, especially those in its neighbourhood. What are the options available to offset the conflicts it could bring?
World - Featured Article - Sep 7, 2020
Not-so-white House: Is America Ready for Kamala Harris?
Identity politics may be the game-changer for the vice-presidential Democrat candidate for the 2020 U.S. election, but her political experience and stance on cardinal issues also count
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 20, 2020
A Favourable Anomaly Called Donald Trump
Despite his administrative blunders and his brash criticism of his rivals, one cannot be dismissive of President Trump's chances in the November elections. His oddities are what keep his supporters…
World - Featured Article - Feb 28, 2020
Pandemics, supply disruptions could turn into security threats
Originating in China in the 1850s, spread by the fleas during a mining boom in Yunnan, and moving to India and Hong Kong, the bubonic plague claimed at least 15 million lives and perhaps catalysed…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 27, 2020
Chinks in Putin’s Armour
Putin's credential as a strongman in foreign policy has been put to the test by a series of crises in his own backyard
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.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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…