By Anirudh Ramakrishna Phadke The report titled “Mapping the Global Future: Report of the National Intelligence Council’s 2020 Project” has been chosen to write the following critique paper. Summary of Key Assessments including Critique The end of Cold War has shifted the dynamics of power but the repercussions from those are still unfolding. Rise ofContinue reading “Critique Paper”
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Taiwan’s Strategy to Reduce Economic Dependence on China
By Anirudh Ramakrishna Phadke Introduction Since 1949 the Republic of China (ROC) otherwise called as Taiwan has been struggling to establish itself as a separate government entity. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) otherwise called the mainland China or simply China has vowed by making unification of Taiwan into its mainland as an agenda ofContinue reading “Taiwan’s Strategy to Reduce Economic Dependence on China”
COVID-19 in a Nutshell: Microbiological Point of View
By Sauro Dasgupta Abstract Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is a highly transmittable and pathogenic viral infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which emerged in Wuhan, China, and spread around the world. Genomic analysis revealed that SARS-CoV-2 is phylogenetically related to severe acute respiratory syndrome-like (SARS-like) bat viruses, therefore bats could beContinue reading “COVID-19 in a Nutshell: Microbiological Point of View”
COVID-19 Vaccination: Light at the End of the Tunnel
By Sauro Dasgupta COVID-19 vaccination presents an opportunity Given that many people unknowingly live with slow-onset non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and cancers, and the vaccination program prioritizes those with co-morbidities, the strategy can be dovetailed into a screening program for such NCDs (Non-Communicable Diseases). Today, India faces its greatest challenge in averting the secondContinue reading “COVID-19 Vaccination: Light at the End of the Tunnel”
The Misinformation Campaign and the COVID Pandemic
By Sauro Dasgupta In 2020, we were struck with the worst tragedy of the 21st century, a pandemic caused by the outbreak of COVID-19 which claimed the lives of many and the livelihood of others. In an age where the internet has made it, unfortunately, easier to spread any information without fact-checking. It is aContinue reading “The Misinformation Campaign and the COVID Pandemic”
Space Tech: Thousands of Eyes in the Sky to Combat COVID-19
By Anirudh Ramakrishna Phadke The whole world has sunken and virtually paralyzed by the outbreak of SARS-CoV 2 which causes COVID-19. Many pharmaceutical companies are racing amongst each other to find vaccines putting usage of various technologies in the medical domain. The murderous virus can be curbed by putting into use of every capable resourceContinue reading “Space Tech: Thousands of Eyes in the Sky to Combat COVID-19”
What does the Dalgona Coffee trend signifies India’s Culinary Diplomacy
By Anirudh Ramakrishna Phadke (note: This article was originally published in “The Eastern Herald”. The link to the original destination is attached at the end of the page) The COVID-19 outbreak has shaken the world and virtually paralyzed our daily lives. Many parts of the world are under strict lock-down with people themselves quarantining at home.Continue reading “What does the Dalgona Coffee trend signifies India’s Culinary Diplomacy”
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