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, 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 […]

International alliances are arrangements among states that bind them to cooperate in military, diplomatic and economic ways for a common cause. The cause can be national security or other goals such as reducing poverty or protecting the environment. These commitments are formally set by treaties. They require the state parties to relinquish some of their […]

A global recession is a prolonged period of decline in economic growth across the entire world economy. It is a serious economic setback that can have profound effects on individuals and businesses. Global recessions are less common than national ones, and the impact varies from country to country depending on its trading relationships and the […]

Cryptocurrency regulation is an evolving framework that seeks to balance innovation with investor protection, financial transparency, and systemic stability. While the details vary by country, most regulatory efforts are taking place in response to a growing recognition that digital assets and their underlying blockchain technologies are transforming global economic systems. Many state governments have attempted […]

A Military invasion is the act of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another, generally with the intention of conquering the territory or altering the established government. Military invasions are often the cause or the result of war. They can be a single action or a part of a larger strategy […]

Military escalation is the process by which opponents increase the intensity and geographic scope of conflict. It is a powerful tool that can perform multiple functions, from communicating stake and will to demonstrating capability, and is essential to deterrence. Yet a generation of national security professionals has been trained to see escalation in only negative […]

About this article Military coup is an act of neocolonialism. Unlike democratic governments that have a political mandate based on constitutions and elections, the military coup leader’s political legitimacy stems from the barrel of the gun. This makes a military coup much more tempting to those who have been denied the political process and want […]

As democracy expands and deepens around the globe, its defenders must recognize that it’s not enough to simply promote its institutions. Global democracy also means a commitment to democratic principles, such as respect for human rights and a preference for democracy over autocracy in international relations. It means defending those values when they come under […]

Defense alliance is a group of countries, political parties, or people who agree to work together because of shared interests. These interests can include common threats or goals, such as protecting their citizens or businesses from attacks by a foreign power or promoting democracy and human rights in the world. Alliances can be formal or […]