Sharik Currimbhoy Ebrahim

​ India: That Shining City, Atop the Hill   There’s a nasty fact of life that the United States (and NATO) don’t seem to want to willingly grasp about Russia, China, and to some extent India: life historically has little value in this neck of the woods when compared to the needs of the state. It might seem callous to put it like this, but it should be recognised that treating life as a material input worked as an effective, though bloody shortcut to development for both China and Russia.    Both were giant factories where human lives went in one end and a productivity benefit came out the other. It’s in this context of ethical flexibility that the West needs to view the Russia-China dynamic with the world. The world’s not all sunshine and rainbows, and we’re not in Kansas anymore.    At least 20 million Russian workers died in labour camps during Stalin’s bloody reign. This was then copied by Mao who visited Stalin and picked up large financial support as well a...

​ India has long been a key player in international relations, serving as an interlocutor between various nations around the globe. In recent years, India has increasingly taken on this role in relations between Russia and the United States, positioning itself as a bridge between the two powers. The history of India's relationship with Russia and the United States is complex and multifaceted, with both nations playing a significant role in India's development and evolution as a nation. India and Russia have a long history of cooperation, with Russia providing support to India during its struggle for independence from Britain and later becoming one of India's primary arms suppliers. The relationship between Russia and India has a long and colourful history that dates back to the 17th century. Despite being located on opposite sides of the globe, the two countries have had a significant impact on each other's culture, politics, and economic development. In the early 17th ...

​ India has a number of strategic and economic reasons for maintaining a strong military presence in the South China Sea. This region is a major shipping route for India's trade with Southeast Asia and the rest of the world, and ensuring the security of these trade routes is crucial for the country's economic growth. In addition, the South China Sea is home to a number of disputed territories and potential flashpoints, and a strong Indian military presence in the region can help to prevent conflicts and maintain stability. One of the main reasons for India's interest in the South China Sea is the region's strategic importance as a major shipping route. The South China Sea is a vital transit point for India's trade with Southeast Asia and the rest of the world, as it is home to some of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. According to the Indian government, around 75% of India's trade by volume and around 80% of its trade by value pass through the South China...

​ Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionise a wide range of industries, including finance, pharmaceuticals, and logistics. In recent years, there has been a lot of excitement about the potential for quantum computers to disrupt the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Quantum  computing could bring significant benefits to blockchain, but first it has to first survive the threat of this raw computing power that was unanticipated not so long ago. What is Quantum Computing? Quantum computing is a field of computer science that utilizes the principles of quantum mechanics to perform computations and simulations. Quantum computers are based on quantum bits, or qubits, which can exist in multiple states at once, unlike classical bits, which can only exist in either a 1 or 0 state. This allows quantum computers to perform calculations at an exponentially faster rate than traditional computers, making them capable of solving problems that would take a classical computer years...