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How Does an Interest Rate Hike Affect You?
If you take out a mortgage, use a credit card or put money into a savings account, interest rates play a big role in your financial life. The Federal Reserve raises or lowers those rates to achieve its dual goals: to manage inflation and encourage full employment. When the Fed raises the federal funds rate, […]
What is Economic Stimulus?
Economic stimulus refers to a series of government policies, often referred to as fiscal and monetary policy, designed to jump-start the economy during a period of slow or stagnant growth. This type of policy is usually implemented by central governments in order to avoid a recession and spur the economy back to growth. The economic […]
War Crimes and Genocide
War crimes are some of the most serious violations of international law. They are committed during armed conflict and can involve both parties to the war. They are covered by international humanitarian law, which is based on the laws and customs of war established through the Geneva Conventions, the precedents of the Nuremberg Tribunals, and, […]
A Model for Managing Proxy War Risks and Unforeseen Consequences
A proxy war is a conflict in which a major power plays a significant role in supporting and directing one side of a conflict but does not directly engage in the fighting itself. Proxy wars often have devastating effects on the countries involved, contributing to protracted violence, economic devastation, and regional instability. They can also […]
The Queen’s State Visit
A State visit is a high level diplomatic tour undertaken by a head of state, or chief of government (for heads of governments) from one country to another. It involves a large number of ceremonial events and often includes an exchange of gifts. A State visit is also accompanied by meetings with the host’s prime […]
What is a Trade Agreement?
Trade agreement A trade agreement sets rules for international economic policy. In the most common type of trade agreement, governments commit to limit protectionist barriers to trade by lowering tariffs or other trade barriers on products that are imported and exported across the borders of the countries that signed the agreement. Trade agreements also set […]
The True Costs of Global Sanctions
Global sanctions are powerful political tools with profound global economic consequences. Sanctions impose steep barriers to international business, forcing them to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and reassess supply chains, while absorbing reputational risks by association with sanctioned regions. These economic setbacks compound financial losses, and often lead to litigation, financial penalties, and lost contracts. In […]
Diplomatic Talks
Diplomatic talks, a type of international dispute resolution, involve negotiations and dialogue between representatives of sovereign states. Often, they aim to advance a country’s national interests through foreign policy. They also mediate between nations’ clashing narratives, resolve disputes and create space for peace. Negotiations can be bilateral or multilateral. They may focus on issues such […]
Project Management Institute’s Global Summit 2025
In a world that is growing ever-more interconnected, the Global summit is where projects meet and connect. The conference draws an audience of project professionals who want to understand and apply cutting-edge research, tools and techniques in a human-centered way to solve complex business challenges, build resilience and create impact. The Global Summit has attracted […]
The Civil War and Slavery
The Civil war, fought between the North and South, was triggered by the conflict over slavery. Unlike slavery in the ancient world, this American version was based on race. White Southerners were committed to the preservation of slavery, while Northerners believed that slavery was morally wrong and needed to be brought to an end. The […]