e Grantha Kuti

GAZA CONFLICT AND GLOBAL APPROACH 1. Context and Background Incident : Killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in Gaza by Israeli forces on October 16, 2024. Significance : Sinwar’s assassination represents a key milestone in Israel’s campaign against Hamas, following the assassination of previous Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in July 2024. Broader Impact : Rising civilian casualties and the lack of diplomatic initiatives have escalated humanitarian concerns and political tensions. 2. Positions of Global Powers United States : Preoccupied with domestic issues, the U.S. has not successfully pushed for a ceasefire, despite its influence in the region. China : Seeks to build influence by supporting Palestinian sovereignty from a decolonization perspective and maintaining a stance that fosters its relations with Arab and Iranian allies. India : Adopts a dual stance by supporting counter-terrorism initiatives while also upholding a two-state solution, balancing its ties with both Israel and Pales...

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  Outlook of OTT in 2024 Þ What was the State of OTT in 2023 and Outlook for 2024?: → In 2023, the OTT landscape saw disruptive moves with platforms offering premium content for free, impacting subscription revenue. → Monetization challenges persisted, none reaching break-even due to high content costs. → Freemium models emerged, curbing password sharing and integrating ads. Regulatory concerns lingered but censorship wasn’t favored, fostering selective data sharing. → Looking to 2024, expect cost-efficient content strategies with a decline in experimental content. Mergers among major players like Zee/Sony and potential collaborations like RIL/Disney may restructure market dynamics, influencing bargaining power and content costs. → Pricing strategies will continue evolving, likely intensifying limitations on sharing and embedding ads. Þ What Can be Done for Better Regulation of OTT?: → Self-Regulation Frameworks : ▪ There is a need to encourage OTT platforms to ...