18
Apr
Sri Lanka's Economic Armageddon
Sri Lanka, an Island nation in South Asia, is undergoing an economic crisis since 2020. Since Mar 2022, multiple protests are being carried out in the country against the government’s mismanagement of the economy.
29
Mar
Ukraine Conflict Chronicle
In modern era to witness a war was unthinkable, and yet we did see Ukraine conflict emerge. The impact of it being new world order, arms race, revised economic treaties. We have mapped a conflict chronicle and assessed how the world changed in matter of few weeks.
15
Mar
International Sanctions On Russia And Its Implications
On 21 Feb 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the Independence of two East-Ukrainian territories, Donetsk and Luhansk. The EU, UK, and USA have all responded in individually but in succession, putting up a joint front against Russia.
14
Mar
OPEC+ Keeps Production Rate Unchanged
On 02 Mar, the Organisation of Petrol Exporting Countries-Plus (OPEC-Plus) agreed on their plans for minimal output rise of 400,000, in Apr 2022. On 02 Mar, the Brent crude oil index price touched USD 113.94 per barrel for the first time since 2014.
12
Mar
Russo-Ukrainian War In The Cyberspace
The Russo-Ukraine conflict appears to have all the components for a cyberwar. Moscow and Kyiv are competing for the highest geopolitical stakes, and both governments have extensive information technology and computer hacking capabilities.
20
Feb
Russia-Ukraine Tensions Intensify Euro Energy Crisis
Although Russia has claimed to have no intention to invade, the standoff between Russia and Ukraine has intensified the European energy crisis.
16
Feb
Ethiopia's Tigray Conflict
In Nov 2021 the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) took control over many strategic towns in Ethiopia, forcing the government to declare a state of emergency.
03
Feb
Intel's Chip Manufacturing Unit In Facility, USA
On 21 Jan 2022, Intel announced a massive investment of USD 20 billion to establish two new semiconductor chip manufacturing factories in Ohio, USA. This investment makes Ohio the first manufacturing site location in four decades for Intel.
01
Feb
5G Rollout In USA Impacts Aviation Industry
Major Airlines Across the world announced that they canceled flights heading into the United States starting 19 Jan over an ongoing dispute about the rollout of 5G mobile technologies near American Airports.
26
Jan
Tunisia Political Unrest
On 14 Jan 2022, thousands of protesters took to the streets, defying the ban on gatherings that had been imposed across Tunisia in view of the surging coronavirus cases. This soon turned into political unrest in the country.
25
Jan
Russia-Ukraine Diplomatic Tension After Cyber Attacks
On 14 Jan, Ukraine reported a targeted hacking of at least seven ministries of the country’s cabinet Treasury, the National Emergency Service and the state services website.
03
Jan
Poland-Belarus Border - The New Geopolitical Conundrum
The European mainland is facing another major border crisis. The tensions have escalated after 3000-4000 migrants from Belarus and Polish guards faced each other at Kuźnica border crossing.
31
Dec
Climate Change And Migration Crisis
As the world attempts to recuperate and readjust to a system crashed by the COVID-19 pandemic, a more pertinent crisis awaits us. Climate change has lurked for decades, giving rise to migration crisis, making it imperative for an immediate redressal.