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Year 2020

December 2020

A brave new world (Part 3)- And... ''The Great Game'' begins, once again

Subtle tug of war between Russia, China & India, while cooperating in Shanghai ”Cooperative” Organisation, actually it’s an open relationship. But Central & South East Asia is on the recieving end of this ”push and pull”. In time, Central Asian (Five Stans) and South East Asian (ASEAN) countries would be a block or Union of their own, independant from the 3 Giant Magnets influencing them, much like Scandinavian, Balkanic or Baltic Union.

Kazakhstan ‘Highly Apprehensive’ Of Russia & China As Kazakh President Vows To Protect Its Territorial Integrity

Kazakhstan has scaled up its rhetoric on protecting the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, most probably against Russian and Chinese expansionist threats. Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has written in a state-run newspaper that “nobody from outside gave Kazakhs this large territory as a gift”. India ‘Offers’ Military Assistance To Afghanistan As The US Gradually Pulls […]

Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran Start One Of World’s Most Fiercest Military Drills

Russia launched a major military drill on Monday, involving almost 80,000 servicemen. Kavkaz-2020 (Caucasus-2020) is the final stage of annual combat training this year, the Defense Ministry said in a statement. Chinese PLA Soldiers Gearing-Up For Harsh ‘Ladakhi’ Winters As India-China Talks Hit The Wall The main operations during the drill will take place in the […]

India can ‘no longer’ choke China at the Strait Of Malacca as Beijing finds solution

The Strait of Malacca is a strategic waterway between Indonesia and Malaysia through which the majority of Chinese imports pass. The narrow waterway also makes the perfect chokepoint from the perspective of India, and should tension between Beijing and New Delhi rise, the Malacca Strait can be blocked easily by India.

India and the Malacca conundrum | ORF

As its western flank, India occupies a crucial position in the Indo-Pacific. This is evident from the fact that the bulk of the maritime traffic going

November 2020

Geopolitical Reset (Part 2) - Middle East Union

Game of thrones between Saudi, Iran, Turkey & Israel is what Middle East is all about. In the middle of this game, is really the poor ”middle earth” of Middle East (Rest of the middle eastern countries). But 2020 onwards, in the age of AI and algorithms; God, religion, dynasty, oil, gas and gold won’t suffice, people need more than that, same old script can’t be repeated over and over. Past is the past, let it go! One who has feet firmly in the present and eyes on the future, will be the true ”Messiah”. Israel for sure cracked the code and UAE recognised it, soon others will realise it too.

After the dramatic announcement of the intention on the part of the United Arab Emirates to normalize relations with Israel, which has given rise to extensive and mostly positive commentary in the Western press, […]

What’s Behind the New Israel-UAE Peace Deal?

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to normalize relations with Israel, paving the way for other Arab nations to do the same but angering the Palestinians.

Turkey’s Energy Geopolitics

Turkey is at one end of competing geostrategic visions in the Eastern Mediterranean, but are there avenues for reconciliation with countries at the opposite pole?

The Turkish Sonderweg: The New Turkey’s role in the global order

The overarching features of Turkey’s neo-nationalism are the cult of state worship, an evergreen suspicion of foreign enemies, and an emphasis on the central role of a strong leader

https://atalayar.com/en/blog/israel-and-geopolitics-middle-east

https://www.mei.edu/publications/protests-not-geopolitics-will-shape-middle-east-new-decade

October 2020

Economic Reboot (Part 2) - The ''Remote Reality''

Since last 10 years I never understood the primitive way of wasting time, money and resources of having an office, when the same could be done in a more efficient way, especially when the technology was alredy ripe. Pandemic pushed the people to try, reliase and accept this new way of doing things. It’s not just new way of doing things but ”the way” of doing things from now on. Office addresses from now on will be obsolete, since they were nothing more than ivory tusks symbolising status. There’s a saying in the East, Elephant has two teeth, a pair outside just to show and the other inside, actually to eat! This is the era of ”Boundaryless Global Workforce”

Coronavirus has been, in the few short months, a massive reflection of our way of life and what we’ve taken for granted. It’s nudged us into territory we were bound to go eventually, and it’s compelling all industries to finally embrace transformation

A Deep Dive Into Remote Work For Our Future Of Work

This week, due to the coronavirus, Microsoft, Amazon and Twitter are all encouraging workers to stay home.

16 destinations welcoming remote workers

With tourism struggling amid another wave of the coronavirus pandemic, some destinations have designed programs to entice remote workers.

Covid And The New World Order – Building A New Human Centered Economy

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented changes to our lives and the economy. The enforced switch to virtual work and bans on social gatherings have generated a seismic shift towards virtual activity. The lockdown has us thinking about what the future will bring.

September 2020

Technological Revolution (Part 2) - Turn of the century

It’s not the same place we use to live in, your old ways wont work anymore. Either go back to basics or step into the future, Tech and agriculture is the way.

Food producers are turning to autonomous agricultural robots to produce more food and decrease the use of pesticides on farms. ✅

Regenerative Agriculture Can Change the Fashion Industry—And the World. But What Is It?

Regenerative agriculture is rooted in biodiversity and soil health, but it could also play a huge role in reversing climate change. Here’s why the fashion industry needs to get behind it.

Machine Learning in Agriculture: What It Can Do Now and in the Future

AI in Agriculture – Present Applications and Impact | Emerj

Agriculture is both a major industry and foundation of the economy. In 2016, the estimated value added by the agricultural industry was estimated at just

August 2020

Technological Revolution (Part 1) - Rise of a new reality, it's adapt or persih!

In this loop of the century, once there was Industrial Revolution now we are witnessing Technological Revolution. Old methods and ways giving place and position to new ones. Evolution of energy, transport, communication, as well as integration and this time it’s about more than that and we are going a bit beyond!

Related Reports

14 tech predictions for our world in 2020

The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.

Technology Vision 2020 | Accenture

Explore Accenture’s five technology trends of 2020 and see how enterprises can survive the tech-clash between the expectations of post-digital people and the technology playbooks of years past.

The Tech That Will Invade Our Lives in 2020 (Published 2020)

From smart homes to ultrafast wireless speeds, here’s what to watch.

July 2020

Economic Reboot (Part 1) - Decline of the old world as we knew of, Total Reboot.

Time repeats itself, but it’s not just cyclic, its a ”Spiral” instead. At each interval or at the end of each cycle, we have a choice collectively either ”Spiral Up” or ”Spiral Down” decision is with us.

The coronavirus pandemic and containment measures have plunged the global economy into deep contraction. World Bank Global Economic Prospects forecasts say global economy will shrink 5.2% this year, using market exchange rate weights; deepest recession since WW II.

Oil prices set for deeper fall in 2020, even as lockdowns ease

Oil prices are headed for further falls this year even as countries ease restrictions related to the coronavirus crisis, while output cuts by top producers will do little to fix a supply glut, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday.

The Next Global Depression Is Coming and Optimism Won’t Slow It Down

The economic impact of COVID-19 will cut deeper than any recession in recent memory

The Looming Bank Collapse

The U.S. financial system could be on the cusp of calamity. This time, we might not be able to save it.

June 2020

A brave new world (Part 2)- What was Europe once (in the early 1900s), is where Asia is headed.

The strong relationship between China and Pakistan, as illustrated most recently by the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, has long played a key role in Asia’s geopolitics. However, broader regional developments over the last few months also raise the possibility of a new coalition involving Pakistan, China, and Russia. This event focuses on the evolving relationship between the three countries; considers how real and potentially effective this trilateral partnership may or may not be; and highlights the possible implications for U.S. policy in the region.

India woos Iran to keep China away from Chabahar

India has high stakes in Chabahar, its most important gateway to Afghanistan and Central Asia – Anadolu Agency

The Iran-China Deal: Implications for India – South Asian Voices

The China-Iran $400 billion economic deal threatens India’s long-term strategic interests in the Islamic Republic.

Iranian envoy proposes new alliance of 5 countries

‘Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Russia, China have potential to form new alliance for better future,’ says Iran’s ambassador – Anadolu Agency

May 2020

A brave new world (Part 1)- A new world order in the making; new alliances, new blocs, new friends and foes

I see new blocks building up, one side is Russia, China and the other is US & UK with allies. Europe is forming its own independant block, Middle East and Centra Asia in reshuffle, and the rise of India together with rearming of Japan.

Opinion | Moscow knows that the United States’ main concern is the military rapprochement of Moscow and Beijing.

Europe Is Ready for Its Own Army

As the United States retreats, the EU is shaping its own military.

India in the Indo-Pacific: New Delhi’s Theater of Opportunity

India now plays a crucial role in the Indo-Pacific region. But how will the country define its approach as the region takes on new geopolitical importance?

Five Eyes spy alliance trains focus on China in echo of Cold War

The network, made up of the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand, is also facing renewed requests to take on additional member nations.

April 2020

Geopolitical Reset (Part 1) - From two power blocks to multilateral world

Days of controlling the world as a super power (mafia style) through fear, manipulation and cheap theatrics are over. Primitive way of war mongering, hollywood style mind control wont work anymore. Just guns, glory and childish propaganda wont suffice, one would need to be smarter and put more effort to get a peice of cake.

During the week holiday in April 2020 at HEC Paris, where students needed to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic, the faculty offered free videoconferences on various topics to the HEC community (students, executives, alumni, employees…). Jean-Michel Gauthier, Professor on the Education Track and Executive Director of the Energy & Finance Chair at HEC Paris shares his views on the Geopolitics after the pandemic.

Can a Global Pandemic Resuscitate SAARC?

SAARC has been reactivated as South Asia braces for the worst of COVID–19.

What COVID-19 Reveals About China-Southeast Asia Relations

The management of the coronavirus crisis has demonstrated a regional tendency to be loyal to China — to the point of endangering lives.

The Belt and Road After COVID-19

Possible post-pandemic scenarios for China’s long-term foreign policy strategy.

March 2021

Beginning of Global Civil Unrest - Are we prepared?

It’s not the pandemic or the virus which we should worry about, it’s the side effects which it brings on the society, we need to care for more. Idle people, empty minds and nothing to do is a recipe for a perfect disaster!

Risk of backlash by security forces is deemed high in countries such as Russia, Saudi Arabia and China.

47 Countries Witness Surge In Civil Unrest

Our quarterly Civil Unrest Index reveals that over the past year 47 jurisdictions have witnessed a significant uptick in protests, which intensified during the last quarter of 2019

February 2021

Start of ''Global Financial Collapse'' - And the trigger is here

Brace yourselves, if you have built a bunker, this is the time to go. Those who can or are prepared, time to lay low and wait for the storm to be over.