Commentaries

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Israel's new anti-drone laser weapon system

After two decades of research and experimentation, the Israeli Defence Ministry has finally unlocked the potential of a functional prototype, a potent laser gun that can intercept rockets, mortar shells, and drones in flight. Israel has tested its new laser air defence system that can shoo...

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The Case for U.S. Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century

The Case for U.S. Nuclear Weapons in the 21st Century, by Brad Roberts, Stanford University Press, Stanford, California, 2016, $27.34, 340 pp., (paperback), ISBN 978-0-8047-9713-9This book by Dr. Brad Roberts endeavours to study the contemporary challenges, and trends in the nuclear deterrence and s...

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China’s Role in Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring

China's approach to debt distress is generally to seek preferential treatment and negotiate with creditors in a more tailored manner. As Sri Lanka prepares to negotiate with its major creditors, including the International Monetary Fund, it is important to consider the role of China in the country's...

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Impact of French Presidential Elections on Europe

The second round of the French Presidential Elections will be held on 24 April 2022. The incumbent President, Emmanuel Macron from La République En Marche! (LREM), held a marginal lead over his opponent Marnie Le Pen, the head of Rassemblement National (National Rally) in the first round of the ele...

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New Political Developments in Maldives

One of the world’s most geographically separated nations, the Maldives, is becoming more important and playing an essential role in the current geopolitical developments. The Indian Ocean’s centrally placed island republic, which is made up of 26 atolls and is scattered across 90,000 square kilo...

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Abe-San, till we meet again!

Dead perturbs people, it brings out the pain and the feeling of loss. Globally, there are rare occasions when people love and follow a leader so dearly. On 8th July 2022, the world experienced immense pain and loss as Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated while he was giving a political ...

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India's Digital Economy-New Pathways

The digital economy is becoming more prevalent and we are entering a rewarding future. Digital India has been regarded as a promising idea since its inception. The rapid emergence and evolution of the internet has made digitization an inevitable path. It is also expected that the country will benefi...

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Understanding India’s Indo-Pacific Ocean’s Initiative

The Indo-Pacific is gaining prominence due to shared interests and convergences among multiple significant countries, each with its own influences and objectives. The increasing mobility across the seas has contributed to the development of a comprehensive plan for this region. The Indo-Pacific is r...