Author: synergia
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Dharavi: Mumbai’s Cash Cow
Dubai-based company Seclink Technologies Corporation (STC) has emerged as the highest bidder for the project to give Mumbai’s infamous Dharavi slum a $4 billion make-over. In this situation, how could the government of Maharashtra ensure that the interest of key stakeholders are protected when this redevelopment project commences?
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Environmental Assault in the Brazilian Amazon
The Amazon is the world’s largest rainforest, nearly two-thirds of which lie in Brazil. Last month, this Brazilian part lost trees at the fastest rate in a decade as a result of the easing of environmental protections under far-right President Jair Bolsonaro. Does this effectively spell the end of the Amazon, the producer of more…
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Deutsche Bank faces FBI investigation
The US Federal Authorities will be investigating Deutsche Bank AG for lapses in complying with laws meant to prevent money laundering. Will the bank face criminal charges for not filing Suspicious Activity Reports?
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Lessons from ‘The Sacrificial Lamb’
The United Nations report on the murder of journalist Jamal Khasshogi has been released – which claims that Saudi Arabia is responsible under international law for the “deliberate, premeditated execution” of the journalist. Are the global regulatory bodies following the case to form a legal precedent to counter extrajudicial killing? Could sanctions solve the issue?
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China-North Korea Alliance: A Work in Progress
The Chinese President Xi Jinping recently met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un just a few days ahead of scheduled talks with Donald Trump at the G20 Summit. What are the strategic implications of stronger ties between China and North Korea, amidst escalating tensions in the South China Sea?
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India’s Water Gridlock
Several parts of India are currently experiencing a deadly heatwave, which has claimed the lives of over 50 people so far. The intense heat has contributed to widespread water shortages across the nation. What steps can be taken by the Indian government in tandem with other South Asian countries to address the escalating water crisis…
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Security Trumps Humanity in Central American Migration Crisis
Donald Trump recently pared away millions of dollars in aid to three central American countries – El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala. This was intended to coerce Central American governments to alter their immigration policies to minimize migration into the US. Will Trump’s decision to reduce humanitarian aid to Central American nations effectively address the South…
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The Future of Security – Sri Lanka: Causes and Consequences
With the Sri Lankan presidential poll likely to be held in late 2019, and PM Modi’s foreign policy thrust on “Neighborhood First”, the attacks are a matter of considerable significance for Sri Lanka and India. On Wednesday, 19th June, the Synergia Foundation hosted a roundtable conference titled “ Easter Bombings in Sri Lanka: Causes and…
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NATO vs SCO: A New Multipolar Order
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently attended the 19th annual Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The aftermath of the summit raises some interesting questions about the global positioning of the SCO and its member states in the new world order. Can the Shanghai Cooperation Organization compete with the…
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Demand for Productivity vs Violation of Human Rights
According to Thomson Reuters Foundation, Indian garment factories are offering unlabelled drugs to female workers to ease their pain periods, resulting in serious side effects on their health. Manufacturers should be extremely mindful of their female workers health and ensure such pain killers are not prescribed to ensure higher productivity. How can government ensure that…