08 Nov, 2025

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Diplomatic Talks

Diplomatic talks are conversations between nation-states or international organizations aimed at resolving conflicts, reaching agreements, and establishing treaties. They may be bilateral (one side talking to one), multilateral, or back-channel. Diplomatic negotiations are conducted in a variety of ways including face-to-face, videoconferencing, phone calls, letters, emails, and meetings with delegations. They are based on the […]
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The Global Summit on Climate Change

The global landscape is changing faster than ever. As the world’s economies, technologies and industries evolve, leaders are navigating shifting dynamics to chart a new path forward. The Summit brings political, business and thought leaders together to explore how these shifts affect the world around us. Despite the fact that global climate change is real […]
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Slavery and the Civil War

Almost everyone in America knows that slavery was at the root of the Civil war. Yet it is difficult to know how many Americans lived with the conflict in their daily lives or even how much it touched them. It made heroes of citizen soldiers, altered the roles of women, and changed the way Americans […]

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Diplomatic Talks

Diplomatic talks are conversations between nation-states or international organizations aimed at resolving conflicts, reaching agreements, and establishing treaties. They may be bilateral (one side talking to one), multilateral, or back-channel. Diplomatic negotiations are conducted in a variety of ways including face-to-face, videoconferencing, phone calls, letters, emails, and meetings with delegations. They are based on the […]

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The Global Summit on Climate Change

The global landscape is changing faster than ever. As the world’s economies, technologies and industries evolve, leaders are navigating shifting dynamics to chart a new path forward. The Summit brings political, business and thought leaders together to explore how these shifts affect the world around us. Despite the fact that global climate change is real […]

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Slavery and the Civil War

Almost everyone in America knows that slavery was at the root of the Civil war. Yet it is difficult to know how many Americans lived with the conflict in their daily lives or even how much it touched them. It made heroes of citizen soldiers, altered the roles of women, and changed the way Americans […]

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The Benefits and Challenges of International Alliances

At their most basic, international alliances are relationships among states that give them the power to work together to address common problems. Whether it is through militaries or diplomatic groups, the existence of such alliances has profound impacts on the world. Regardless of their specific purpose, these relationships can catalyze national strategy by increasing military […]

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What is a Global Recession?

A global recession is an extended period of economic decline around the world. Global recessions are typically more synchronized than typical national business cycles, as trade relations and international financial systems transmit economic shocks between countries. Global recessions can also result from a decrease in global demand, especially for goods and services produced by export-oriented […]

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Cryptocurrency Regulation

Cryptocurrency regulation is an emerging, and highly complicated, field. The growth of crypto assets has pushed the boundaries of what governments have been able to regulate. As a result, regulatory efforts have grown rapidly. Governments are trying to find a balance between encouraging innovation and safeguarding investors. The global nature of crypto markets makes it […]

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Military Invasion

A Military invasion is when a group of armed forces from one geopolitical entity enters territory that is controlled by another. Invasions can be part of a larger war or may be an independent conflict. They typically result in occupation of the invaded territory and can profoundly change the culture and politics of that region. […]

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What is a Military Coup?

A military coup is the sudden, violent overthrow of an existing government by a small group of military officers. It is a distinct and different process from a revolution, which involves mass popular action for fundamental social and economic change. The key prerequisite for a successful coup is control of the armed forces, police, and […]

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Global Democracy and Power Politics

Global democracy is a global normative ideal in which citizens are guaranteed an equal democratic stake in governing institutions that shape world life. Proponents often invoke cosmopolitan or liberal values such as inclusiveness, equality, popular control, transparency, accountability, deliberation, and human rights. These values, they argue, should guide a global democracy in an ongoing process […]