18 Sep, 2025

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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 […]
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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, […]

Features and Events

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What is a Global Recession?

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 […]

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How Cryptocurrency Regulation Is Evolving

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 […]

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Military Invasion

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 […]

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What is a Military Coup?

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 […]

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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. […]

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Forms of Authoritarian Rule

When democracies’ institutions of representation ossify and leaders seem out of touch with citizens, people may seek authoritarian alternatives that promise to directly solve their problems. This is the recipe for populist authoritarianism, such as that practiced by Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey and Hugo Chavez in Venezuela. Such forms of rule typically erode democracy […]