23 Aug, 2026

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The Impact of the Global Pandemic on the World Economy

The impact of the global pandemic on the world economy has been significant and widespread, changing the way businesses operate and reshaping people’s consumption patterns. Lockdowns and social restrictions implemented in various countries disrupt global supply chains. Companies from various sectors were forced to close factories and stop production, which ultimately led to a decline […]
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Global Drought News: Challenges and Solutions

Global Drought News: Challenges and Solutions Global drought is increasingly becoming a serious problem facing many countries. This phenomenon not only has an impact on agricultural yield losses, but also on the availability of clean water, public health and ecosystem sustainability. According to a report from the World Meteorological Agency, the frequency and intensity of […]

Features and Events

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Global Debt Crisis

Debt can be a useful tool for governments to finance their development projects, protect and invest in their people, and pave the way to a better future. But when debt becomes excessive, or its costs outweigh the benefits, it can become a crisis. This is what happened in many developing countries after an era of […]

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The Politics of Political Exile

Political exile occurs when an individual is forced to live outside of their homeland for one reason or another. It may be a consequence of political persecution, war, or coups and revolutions. It can also occur as a result of social, economic, and familial problems that make returning home difficult or impossible. Exile can shape […]

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What Is a Nuclear Threat?

About this article The saber-rattling in Ukraine by Vladimir Putin has rekindled fears of a nuclear war. In the past, the nuclear taboo was such that even implicit threats from superpowers were rare. Implicitly, the belief was that if any one nation attacked another with nuclear weapons, that country would receive a swift retaliation from […]

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How a Trade War Will Affect the Economy

When governments accuse rivals of unfair trade practices such as dumping (selling products at lower prices to undercut competitors) or subsidies for domestic industries, they may impose tariffs and restrictions to level the playing field. They also aim to support local businesses and protect jobs. While this approach provides some benefits, it can also have […]

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What Are Rebel Forces?

Rebel forces are those armed groups fighting against the Syrian regime in the ongoing civil war in Syria. These forces are mainly secular military units and Islamist militias, with a few factions that have a mix of both. The most powerful of these is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which operates primarily in the northwestern province […]

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Protest Crackdown Tracker

Protest is a cornerstone of democracy, but governments across the world are increasingly turning to heavy-handed tactics to suppress protests and limit freedom of speech and assembly. These crackdowns have heightened concern about the direction of our global society. On 4 June 1989, Chinese troops opened fire on students and workers who had gathered in […]

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Drone Strikes and Blowback

Drone strikes have become a new form of warfare with unprecedented collateral damage. The trauma of living under drones fuels anti-American sentiment and aids recruitment to armed groups that engage in terrorism. This unintended impact, known as blowback, is a major obstacle to countering terrorism. Designed to be both a hunter and an intelligence-gathering platform, […]

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The United Nations

The United Nations was founded in 1945 after World War II by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, achieving worldwide cooperation to solve international economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian problems, and serving as a […]