Economic Stimulus
Economic stimulus is the use of government deficit spending, tax cuts, or lower interest rates to increase aggregate demand. It is typically employed during a recession to get people back…
Economic stimulus is the use of government deficit spending, tax cuts, or lower interest rates to increase aggregate demand. It is typically employed during a recession to get people back…
Authoritarian rule refers to systems of government that do not include checks and balances and democratic institutions. While such regimes may incorporate legislatures, political parties, and judiciaries, these institutions are…
Regime change is the forcible overthrow of a government in order to implement a different policy. It can be accomplished in several ways, including invasions (e.g., the Iraq War), foreign…
Drone strikes have been a critical part of the US’ war against terrorist and insurgent groups since they began operating as spy planes in 2001. They are able to quietly…
Armed conflict affects millions of people and has devastating consequences for human rights, regional stability and the global economy. The indiscriminate targeting of civilians and the destruction of basic infrastructure…
The global economic outlook is gloomy but it feels different depending on where you live. The World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists Outlook survey found that nearly 20% of respondents now…
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…