Economic Inequality – Trends and Causes
Economic inequality is a concern in almost every country around the world. It is a source of social discontent and…
What is a Military Invasion?
A military invasion is a large-scale military operation in which the armed forces of one geopolitical entity aggressively enters territory…
The Inflation Surge
The recent inflation surge has stung the wallets of many Americans. Inflation is a general increase in the prices of…
How Currency Devaluation Affects a Nation’s Economy
A country’s currency may be devalued to gain a competitive advantage in global markets, reduce sovereign debt burdens, or boost…
What Causes a Border Dispute?
A border dispute is a territorial conflict between states where there is disagreement about the extent to which a certain…
What is a Trade Agreement?
A trade agreement is a set of rules that countries sign to govern their economic interactions. The agreements discipline how…
Global Democracy
The global democracy movement is about how people in the world collectively govern themselves and make decisions. There is broad…
Peace Agreements – What it Takes for a Peace to Be Sustainable
The ‘handshake moment’ when the main warring parties agree on a peace agreement receives much attention, but the actual process…
Ceasefire Agreement Challenges
In armed conflict, ceasefire agreements suspend hostilities and typically call for the withdrawal of troops and establishment of buffer zones…
How Effective Are IMF Bailout Programs?
For decades, the IMF has been a lender of last resort for countries in financial trouble. The IMF’s de facto…