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Would Anura Dissanayake Be India’s Strategic Bet in Sri Lanka’s Presidential Race?

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the NPP and JVP alliance, is positioning himself as a "change-maker" for Sri Lanka in the upcoming 2024 presidential election, despite his party's past radical...

Inside the Dark World of Terrorism Financing: How Cybercrime, Organized Crime, and the Dark Web Fuel threats across the globe

In today’s world terrorism is not only about religion, ideology and violence, it is also a business activity that has various sources of finance. Terrorists have increasingly turned to the use of the...

Sri Vijaya Puram: Reviving India’s Ancient Ties to Southeast Asia Through the Renaming of Port Blair

The renaming of the capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram by the Indian government carries deep historical and geopolitical significance. It reflects...

Festive Famine: Bangladesh’s Hilsa Export Ban and Its Ripple Effects on India

Introduction Bangladesh’s recent move to halt the export of Padma Hilsa fish to India during the Durga Puja festival carries significant geopolitical ramifications. This decision by Bangladesh’s...

Breaking Barriers: India’s Triumph at the 2024 Paris Paralympics and Its Global Impact

Proactive support by the government in the form Khelo India program and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for athletes has resulted in the country emerging as a superpower in para-sports...

Pakistan’s Oil Windfall: A Promise Undermined by Debt, Instability, and Terrorism

Pakistan's significant debt burden, especially due to Chinese loans from CPEC projects, restricts its ability to invest in oil exploration and infrastructure, with much of the potential oil revenue...

Systemic Failures and Political Hypocrisy: Why Women’s Safety Remains a National Shame

True freedom cannot be achieved until every citizen, regardless of gender, can live without fear, enjoy equal rights, and receive the respect and dignity they deserve. The RG Kar Medical College...

Macron’s Rightward Shift: Barnier’s Appointment as PM Signals a New Era for France

The appointment of Michel Barnier as the new Prime Minister of France by President Emmanuel Macron marks a significant transition in French governance, signalling a shift toward the right. This...

Northward March: The Militarization of the Arctic by Russia

This edition of Sharp Scope discusses the strategic importance of the Arctic for Russia, focusing on its vast reserves of minerals, oil, and gas, which contribute significantly to Russia's economy...