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What is a State Visit?
State visit is the highest level of foreign diplomatic engagement, and carries with it a great deal of pomp and pageantry. It is usually conducted at the invitation of a visiting nation’s head of state, and is a symbol of the strong friendship and alliance between the two countries. State visits are also high-level platforms […]
The Importance of a Trade Agreement
A trade agreement reduces or eliminates tariffs and other barriers that limit the flow of goods and services. It can also create a framework to facilitate commerce and provide for neutral dispute settlement. International trade agreements can be multilateral, bilateral, or preferential. Generally, the objective of any trade agreement is to increase trade between the […]
How Geopolitical Tensions Affect Financial Markets
The global economy is highly dependent on international trade, from lithium from Australia to semiconductors from Taiwan or oil from Gulf States. As a result, even the threat of escalating geopolitical tensions can ripple globally and disrupt supply chains, impacting companies around the world. Moreover, increased restrictions by a trading partner due to geopolitics can […]
The Limits of Global Sanctions
Global sanctions Sanctions, whether unilateral, imposed by one country, or multilateral, a collective decision by multiple countries or international organizations, are the tool of choice for addressing a range of security threats. Whether aimed at individuals, companies, or entire nations, the aim is to place pressure on the targeted party with the goal of achieving […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]