Author: synergia
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5G: A threat to weather forecasting?
Technical specifications surrounding 5G technology conflicts with radio frequencies used in critical applications. How is the race for technological supremacy affecting human lives? Radio waves are wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum longer than infrared light, ranging between…
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US restricts Chinese visas
Amidst economic and geopolitical tensions, America tightens its visa procedures for prospective Chinese students. Does the US gain from protectionist visa policies that could affect the flow of highly skilled workers? Graduating from American universities allows international students a period of Optional Practical Training (OPT)…
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Reforming Pakistan’s madrasas
Pakistan’s military announces plans to bring the country’s madrasas under government control. Why should Pakistan regulate its madrasas? Madrasas are Islamic seminaries, known in Pakistan as Madaris-e-Deeniya. Most of Pakistan’s Madrasas teach Islamic subjects. These include Tafseer (interpretation of the Quran)…
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The Dome of Argus
China and America are extending their geopolitical heft to an ice dome in the Antarctic. Why is Dome Argus at the centre of competition between the two countries in the South Pole? Dome Argus is the highest point on the Antarctic Plateau, believed to be the coldest naturally occurring place on Earth. Dome Argus is…
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Ukraine’s President-elect rejects passport plan
Ukraine’s president-elect and former comedian Volodymyr Zelensky has mocked Russia’s offer to give passports to citizens in the disputed territories of Donbass and Luhansk. The “Passport Plan” would enable Russia to identify and detain pro-Ukraine opposition leaders in the two disputed regions…
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India’s ASW readiness
China has stepped up its activity in the Indian Ocean while maintaining a sizeable number advantage to India’s submarines. Can India adapt its surface technologies to thwart sub-surface threats? Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) employs surface vessels, aircraft or other submarines to find, track and deter…
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Maruti Suzuki’s electric drive
Maruti Suzuki has announced that it will cease all production of diesel cars by 2020. Why has the company abandoned diesel engines? Maruti Suzuki is an Indian automobile manufacturer, a subsidiary of the Japanese company, Suzuki. The company has captured a majority market share of the Indian…
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Sturgeon calls for Scottish Referendum 2.0
Scotland should hold a new referendum on independence from the United Kingdom by 2021 if Britain leaves the European Union, said the Scottish leader, Nicola Sturgeon. The question remains, is Scotland ready to separate from the UK and apply for EU membership? Scottish independence….
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Haftar’s quest for oil dominance
Much of Libya’s civil war has focused on control of the nations’ airports. Why have rival factions concentrated on securing Libya’s airports? What is the Haftar offensive’s endgame in securing Libya’s last functioning airport? Khalifa Belqasim Haftar is a Libyan military officer and the head of the Libyan National Army, currently engaged….
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Erdogan takes a gamble
President Erdogan is unlikely to buy oil from Saudi Arabia and the UAE due to sustained tensions. However, can Mr. Erdogan continue to buy oil from Iran given its energy requirements? Strategic issues surrounding Turkey’s procurement of Russian S-400 missile systems and American F-35 fighter jets have resulted in a strained ….