Commentary

Find our newspaper columns, blogs, and other commentary pieces in this section. Our research focuses on Advanced Biology, High-Tech Geopolitics, Strategic Studies, Indo-Pacific Studies & Economic Policy

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Resonant News | China’s Advanced firing range and probable SIGINT facilities near in Shigatse( Tibet Autonomous Region)

By Y Nithiyanandam

This report finds that a sophisticated PLA firing range near Shigatse is being used for high-altitude target practice and weapon calibration. Secondly, it finds evidence of probable SIGINT systems that can listen to a range of signals, including military and submarine communications, from vast distances.

By Y Nithiyanandam

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The Telegraph | As India and Pakistan struggle to breathe, could smog-ridden skies push them toward climate diplomacy?

By Y Nithiyanandam

With crop-burning fuelling toxic pollution spikes in both countries, calls for cross-border joint action grow louder. The geospatial map created by Dr. Y.Nithiyanandam is based on data about ‘Fire incidents during the week of October 17- October 23 . The larger number of crop burning ‘fire incidents’ during this period were clearly taking place in Pakistan but they stretch for a greater distance in India.

By Y Nithiyanandam

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