Increasing Militarization of Protests
Amid a new wave of campus protests, universities are grappling with the limits of free speech and the right to peaceful assembly. While some, like Northeastern University, have chosen to…
Amid a new wave of campus protests, universities are grappling with the limits of free speech and the right to peaceful assembly. While some, like Northeastern University, have chosen to…
Political unrest refers to protests, strikes, and violence that occurs when people lose faith in their government or feel oppressed. It is typically triggered by economic, social, and political factors…
A peace agreement is an official document signed by warring parties to end a conflict. Often, it sets out provisions for post-conflict stability and provides mechanisms for conflict prevention and…
The intersection of energy, sustainability and geopolitics reveals a complex interplay with significant implications for global stability and the planet’s ecological health. Understanding the fundamental aspects of this dynamic is…
The world faces many challenges: growing inequality, climate change, displacement, and the threat of new deadly pandemics. During the Global Summit, participants will discuss how to recommit to the UN’s…
The Fed recently voted to raise interest rates again in an effort to corral record-setting US inflation. While this move can help curb soaring prices, it’ll also mean higher interest…
Rebel forces use armed conflict in opposition to established government (or governments) for reasons such as seeking political change or establishing, maintaining, or gaining independence. This list includes active groups…
When a person or business falls behind on their financial obligations, they can file for bankruptcy. Countries, however, cannot do so. Instead, when a country has trouble paying its debts,…
Stock market volatility is a common market phenomenon that affects investor confidence and the ability to make investment decisions. Understanding the drivers of volatility can help investors respond more effectively…
Political exile occurs when a person is forced to leave his or her home country, or in some cases voluntarily chooses to live abroad for political reasons. The proximate cause…