Author: synergia
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WhatsApp’s Indian regulations fall short
A recent report shows that inexpensive third-party applications and software tools can circumvent regulations implemented by WhatsApp in India. Why have WhatsApp’s efforts failed?
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China explores lunar craters
China’s lunar exploration program receives a boost as it’s Chang’e-4 mission successfully landed on the far side of the Moon. The first scientific report from the mission outlines findings related to the Moon’s mantle. What is behind the scientific focus on the Moon’s mantle?
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‘Stop secret surveillance ordinance’
US technology hub, San Francisco has voted to ban the purchase and use of facial recognition technology by city personnel. Is face recognition an intrusive form of surveillance?
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Saudi oil stations attacked
Armed drones of Yemeni Houthi rebels attacked two oil pumping stations in Saudi Arabia ratcheting up tensions in the region. How are Houthis acquiring drones and can these attacks be monitored?
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Pompeo visits Russia
US Secretary of State visits Russia for the first high-level meeting between the countries since the Mueller Report. With the Trump administration unlikely to take legal action for Russian election interference, is this a new chapter in the Russia-US relationship?
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Taiwan to counter Chinese infiltration
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen convened national security agencies to counter China’s infiltration. Will Taiwan, a US ally succeed?
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Iran delivers an ultimatum
Tensions between Iran and the US are mounting. The US has steadily enforced more sanctions, while Iran recently announced that it was suspending compliance with two commitments under the JCPOA. Iran says it will restart uranium enrichment if sanction relief is not provided in 60 days. How would this affect the Joint Comprehensive Plan of…
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Anti-Muslim violence in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has seen a surge in anti-Muslim violence following the Easter Sunday bombings. The government has introduced curfews and bans on social media to control the unrest. Are these measures enough to maintain order in Sri Lanka, given its history of communal violence?
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Facebook ready for a break-up?
Facebook co-founder, Chris Hughes has called for the break-up of the social networking giant. Caught under several data breach controversies and a federal investigation, can Facebook’s social networking empire stand the test of endurance?
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Bangladesh’s energy sector and competing interests
Bangladesh suffers from an acute energy deficit. China and India have competed over investments in Bangladesh’s energy sector. How is Bangladesh leveraging competing interests to its benefit? Is Bangladesh’s continued focus on fossil fuels to generate electricity sustainable?