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Modi brings ‘Digital India’ to Silicon Valley
Narendra Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit America’s West Coast in over 30 years. Modi is courting American business giants to help empower his Digital India dreams, yet
European Commission: TTIP reforms still inadequate
The Commission proposal to drop ISDS in favour of an independent permanent court addresses a key concern about TTIP. However, major obstacles remain for the negotiating process and its acceptance
Bolivia’s President Evo Morales eyeing fourth term
After winning the 2014 elections by a landslide and maintaining his two-thirds majority in the lower and upper houses of the Assembly, Bolivian President Evo Morales now has both the
Switzerland split on the refugee issue
While some groups are advocating for stronger commitments to asylum seekers, others, such as the Swiss People’s Party, call for stronger borders. Humanitarian concerns, worries about the economy, and tinges
Greece’s new government is stable, and pro-bailout
On September 20th, Greeks voted in the latest general elections that were characterized by big questions on the economy and Europe. The results, though somewhat unexpected, point toward a fairly
Russia’s sudden military build-up in Syria
Recent reports suggest a Russian military build-up in Syria as President Vladimir Putin searches for new venues to stoke both domestic and international legitimacy — an expanded foray into the
“Supergiant” gas field could transform Egypt’s energy industry
The discovery of a massive natural gas field could take pressure off of Egyptians suffering from a historic energy crisis. But the find throws into question a pending deal with
Sanctions encourage money laundering in Crimea
Economic isolation has put Crimea at risk for becoming a safe haven for money laundering. In recent weeks, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has expanded
Angela Merkel’s mixed role in Germany’s refugee crisis
Germany’s leadership role in the European refugee crisis has been widely recognised, but Chancellor Angela Merkel faces domestic pressure surrounding her policies. Germany’s response to the European refugee crisis has
Cyber breaches undermine delicate US-China relations
Cyber-warfare has emerged as the spearhead of the new strategic capabilities strongly supported under the leadership of President Xi Jinping. However, extensive cyber-attacks launched from China targeting U.S. core economic,
