01 Sep, 2025

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Global Democracy Means Defending Democracy When It Comes Under Attack

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 […]
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What is a Defense Alliance?

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 […]
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Causes and Impacts of Political Unrest

Political unrest can have profound impacts on individuals, communities and societies. It can lead to loss of life, physical and psychological trauma, displacement, disruption of economic activities and the erosion of trust in institutions. The long-term impact can also undermine political stability and development, contribute to social instability and increase the risk of humanitarian crises. […]

Features and Events

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Election Interference and Partisan Politics

Election interference is a global phenomenon, and it has only intensified as the internet makes it easier to spread disinformation and information campaigns. The problem has also become more complex and sophisticated as generative AI enables attackers to manipulate online conversations in ways that are harder to detect (Sydell, 2024). Whether from domestic or foreign […]

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Risks and Benefits of Currency Devaluation

A currency devaluation is a decrease in the value of a country’s home currency compared to the values of foreign currencies. This change can have many financial impacts on individuals and businesses. It can make goods and services from a country less expensive on the global market, while making imports more expensive. Countries can devalue […]

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Territorial Dispute

Territorial dispute is a conflict that involves competing claims to a piece of land or territory. It is often militarized, and its resolution can have profound consequences for regional or global stability. It can also create humanitarian crises, as in the case of the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir or China’s militarization […]

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What is Central Bank Policy?

The goal of Central bank policy is to manage the economy’s inflation by adjusting interest rates, asset prices, and other financial instruments in order to achieve desired price stability. The success of a country’s central bank in achieving this goal depends on a combination of factors, including a government that understands the tradeoffs and sacrifices […]

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Oil Price Fluctuation

When oil prices rise, it impacts everything from gasoline for cars and airlines to electricity and heating. These prices can increase costs for consumers and businesses, which can slow down economic growth. Oil prices are driven by a number of factors, including supply and demand. The cartel OPEC controls production and sets export quotas to […]

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Global GDP

GDP is a statistic often used to compare economic performance of different countries. It is the accumulated value of all finished goods and services produced in a country over a specific time period. It is calculated by adding up all the market transactions that take place in a country, including consumer spending (C), investment (I), […]

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Regime Change in the Middle East

Regime change involves the overthrow of a government and the installation of a new one. This process can be triggered by revolutions or coups, as well as by economic instability and shifts in global politics and international relations. It also can be initiated by civil society organizations and social movements, which can mobilize protests and […]

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How Long Will the Ceasefire Agreement Last?

A Ceasefire agreement (or cessation of hostilities agreement) is an official document that outlines the terms and conditions for a temporary halt to armed conflict. The goal is to allow parties to regroup and assess the situation before committing to a more formal peace process. Despite the best intentions of top leaders, these agreements can […]

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Challenges to Implementing the Arms Embargo

Arms embargo is a trade sanction against the export of weapons to states and entities deemed to have violated international law. Despite their broad application and high coercive potential, the implementation of arms embargoes is complicated by a series of circumstances that undermine their effectiveness. The existence of black markets, illicit arms trafficking networks, and […]