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In journalism, we are trained to look for the “who,” the “what,” and the “where.” But increasingly, the “why” of today’s geopolitical conflicts remains buried under layers of immediate political posturing. A recent episode of Al Jazeera’s Reframe, titled “Is capitalism fuelling today’s wars?”, featuring host Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla and economic anthropologist Jason Hickel, challenges the media’s…
France has banned social media access for children under 15, requiring platforms to introduce strict age verification. The landmark legislation aims to curb cyberbullying, online addiction and harmful content, setting a precedent that could reshape child online safety regulations across Europe. By Newswriters News Desk France has become the first country in the European Union [...]
In journalism, we are trained to look for the “who,” the “what,” and the “where.” But increasingly, the “why” of today’s geopolitical conflicts remains buried under layers of immediate political posturing. A recent episode of Al Jazeera’s Reframe, titled “Is capitalism fuelling today’s wars?”, featuring host Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla and economic anthropologist Jason Hickel, challenges the media’s…
By Newswriters News Desk The following is an original summary based on the article “AI: the key battleground for Cold War 2.0?” by Evgeny Morozov, published in the May 2023 issue of Le Monde diplomatique. Readers interested in the complete analysis and the author’s detailed arguments should consult the original article. Playing Tetris: visitors to [...]
Cold War 2.0 is transforming international politics, economics, technology, and security. Unlike the ideological rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union during the twentieth century, the new Cold War revolves around artificial intelligence, cyber warfare, semiconductors, supply chains, and strategic influence. This article explains the origins, characteristics, major players, and…
The War on Iran upended global markets, but for a select group of industries, the conflict proved extraordinarily lucrative. From oil majors and defense giants to Wall Street trading desks and prediction market speculators, here is a data-driven look at who captured the biggest corporate windfalls from the crisis. By Newswriters Editorial Desk Nearly four [...]
Ukraine’s war with Russia has become more than a military conflict—it has evolved into a testing ground for the future of warfare. Driven by necessity, Ukraine has built a dynamic ecosystem of drones, artificial intelligence, battlefield data, and defense startups that is reshaping how wars are fought and how military technologies are developed. As the [...]
A recent commentary challenging India’s conventional approach to China has reignited debate over the true nature of India-China relations. Questioning the notion of “armed coexistence,” Pravin Sawhney of the Force channel argues that China does not view India as a peer competitor and points to economic, technological, and military asymmetries between the two countries. This [...]
Newswriters.in and CommCraft — digital educational platforms founded by Subhash Dhuliya, former Professor at IGNOU, CURAJ and IIMC — are hosting an online workshop on Data Visualization, Interpretation & Storytelling. Scheduled for Saturday, 12 June, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Seats are limited so enroll at the earliest. Enrollment link given in the attached [...]
A decade after the Brexit referendum, the Pew Research Center argues that the vote to leave the European Union was not merely a British political event but a turning point in global politics. Brexit exposed deep public dissatisfaction with political elites, economic uncertainty, globalization, and cultural change. These concerns have since fueled the rise of [...]
