Author: synergia
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National Register of Citizens of India
The announcement of a nation-wide NRC by the Home Minister has been received with mixed emotions. Is the Nation prepared for this mammoth exercise?
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The ‘Browning’ of Canadian Politics
Justin Trudeau’s second coming may not be as rosy as the first time around. After losing the majority vote, Trudeau is faced with some challenges. Will his charm offensive see him through another term?
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Industry 4.0 – Promise and Vulnerabilities
Most experts agree that the advent of Artificial Intelligence, smart platforms, 5G and the Internet of Things are likely to change the nature of the world and usher in new vulnerabilities and threats. This was the nature of the problem that Dr Paul Raj, Professor Emeritus, Stanford University, deliberated upon during the Synergia Conclave 2019
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Future of Security: Digital (Cyber Space)
As a digital work environment permeates business, governance, military and critical infrastructure, long-established security protocols and perimeters will be challenged. MK Narayanan, Former National Security Advisor to GOI & Governor of West Bengal gave a befitting start to the Synergia Conclave 2019 by giving his insightful views on this important aspect of the future.
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Synergia Conclave 2019 – Inaugural Session
Leaders and experts from around the world converged at the Synergia Conclave to discuss “The Future of Security-Beyond the Curve from October 17th to October 19th. The conclave was inaugurated by distinguished thought-leaders.
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Understanding China and its Vision, Mission, and Challenges
Dr Patrick Mendis, a Sri Lankan-born American diplomat scholar, who is a distinguished visiting professor of global affairs at the National Chengchi University and a senior fellow of the Taiwan Centre for Security Studies in Taipei delivered a talk on “The Belt and Road Initiative and the Indo-Pacific Strategy- Understanding China and its Vision, Mission,…
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Ayodhya: Seeking Closure
27 years after Babri Masjid was demolished in Ayodhya, the Supreme Court of India has ruled in favour of the building of Ram Mandir in its place. What is next for Ayodhya?
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RCEP & India- Dodging Competition
In a surprise move, Indian ‘Act East’ policy did a volte-face when India opted out of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) raising questions about the competitiveness of Indian industry.
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NATO – On the Decline
French President Emmanuel Macron, in a recent interview, has described NATO as, ‘brain-dead’. In its 70th year, the US-led military alliance is showing extreme signs of stress raising the question of both its relevance and longevity.
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Big Brother is Watching you
Snooping on Social Media and its alleged manipulation has invoked terrifying visions of an Orwellian State where there are no secrets. Will we all eventually live in an Orwellian dystopia?