Author: synergia
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Google suspends activity with Huawei
In line with President Trump’s executive order blacklisting Huawei, Google has suspended the Chinese company’s access to Android updates. How would this impact the operations of Huawei in China and rest of the world.
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Data Protection and Beyond
At a Synergia forum on May 20, 2019, Justice Srikrishna discussed the future of Data protection in India based on the recommendations of the expert committee he chaired.
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Australia’s pre-election polls prove inaccurate
Pre-election polls suggested that the Labor Party was set to win the Australian 2019 general elections. Exit-polls indicatethat the incumbent Liberal-National coalition will secure a surprise victory. Why were pre-election polls inaccurate?
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The Kushner plan starts with economic investment
Mr Trump’s deal to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict was expected to be unveiled after the 2019 Israeli elections. The White House has announced an economic ‘workshop’ in Bahrain to encourage investment in Palestinian territories. Why has the Trump administration focused on the financial component without addressing other issues that surround the conflict?
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US arms sale to allies
United States has approved the sale of air defense missiles to South Korea and Japan amidst the re-emergence of tensions in the Korean peninsula. Will North Korea stop testing missiles?
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Indian exports and the US-China trade war
The US-China trade war is expected to have repercussions for markets around the world. A report by the Finch Group says that India’s exports are likely to be affected by the trade war. What impact does does it have on the rest of the world and India in particular?
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Iran coordinates proxy wars with militias
A prominent leader of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard is believed to have met capable Shia militias in Iraq, telling them to prepare for a proxy war. The meeting is reported to have occurred before significant strategic and military activity was coordinated by America and its allies in the region. Is the threat posed by these…
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Trump’s new immigration plan
The White House unveils a new plan to further apply pressure on illegal immigrants. How likely is the program to be passed into law and does it address the concerns of President Trump’s electoral base?
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US-China Trade War
The United States and China – the world’s largest economies have been held up in a trade war for nearly ten months. With its inevitable impact on global trade, are there winners or looses from such a trade war?
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Japan’s legal proceedings against India in WTO
India and Japan have a close economic and strategic partnership, with India being the largest recipient of Japanese aid. Japan recently made a formal complaint to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over Indian tariffs. What has caused this dispute and is the Make in India campaign to blame?