Global Democracy at Risk
Few developments in the modern world have mattered as much to millions of people as democracy’s global rise. It has transformed the lives of billions by making them more humane…
Few developments in the modern world have mattered as much to millions of people as democracy’s global rise. It has transformed the lives of billions by making them more humane…
Under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the UN Security Council may authorize the deployment of armed forces for peacekeeping or peace-enforcement purposes. Depending on the situation, the Council…
A State visit is a formal trip to the UK by a foreign head of state or government. It is arranged at the invitation of the monarch, on government advice,…
Sanctions have been used since ancient times to try and force a government into changing its political actions without resorting to war. They are essentially economic penalties, which stop or…
About The trade war resulting from President Trump’s Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum will have a wide impact across global economies. It will crimp demand for real fixed…
Market crashes can be terrifying events, but they’re not as common as you might think. In fact, they happen about once every decade. Nevertheless, when they do occur, they’re often…
Ethnic cleansing is the process of deliberately removing members of a group from their homes and communities. It is considered a form of genocide and may also constitute war crimes…
Across the globe, people flee their homes to escape conflict and persecution. Some seek refuge in another country, others migrate to find a better life without crossing a border. Whatever…
Economic stimulus is a set of government policies that aim to improve, or stimulate, an economy when it’s struggling. These policy measures are usually monetary or fiscal, but can also…
Authoritarian rule is a form of government where one person or small group has “unlimited power.” Psychological studies have long sought to explain why some people seem more amenable to…