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A global recession is an extended period of economic decline around the world. Global recessions…
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A global recession is an extended period of economic decline around the world. Global recessions are typically more synchronized than typical national business cycles, as trade relations and international financial systems transmit economic shocks between countries. Global recessions can also result from a decrease in global demand, especially for goods and services produced by export-oriented […]
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Cryptocurrency regulation is an emerging, and highly complicated, field. The growth of crypto assets has pushed the boundaries of what governments have been able to regulate. As a result, regulatory efforts have grown rapidly. Governments are trying to find a balance between encouraging innovation and safeguarding investors. The global nature of crypto markets makes it […]
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A Military invasion is when a group of armed forces from one geopolitical entity enters territory that is controlled by another. Invasions can be part of a larger war or may be an independent conflict. They typically result in occupation of the invaded territory and can profoundly change the culture and politics of that region. […]
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A global recession is an extended period of economic decline around the world. Global recessions are typically more synchronized than typical national business cycles, as trade relations and international financial…
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Cryptocurrency regulation is an emerging, and highly complicated, field. The growth of crypto assets has pushed the boundaries of what governments have been able to regulate. As a result, regulatory…
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A Military invasion is when a group of armed forces from one geopolitical entity enters territory that is controlled by another. Invasions can be part of a larger war or…
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Military escalation involves actions that increase the intensity of warfare. Since the earliest days of human conflict, it has played a significant role in shaping battles, and its effects may…
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A military coup is the sudden, violent overthrow of an existing government by a small group of military officers. It is a distinct and different process from a revolution, which…
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What Is Global GDP?
GDP is a measure of the economic output and income of a country or region. It is a standard economic indicator, used for international comparisons of national economies and for evaluating the social and economic progress of nations and regions. Purchasing power parity (PPP) conversion rates are commonly used to convert GDP figures from one […]
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Covert Regime Change Operations in the Middle East
Regime change has been a popular policy instrument in the Middle East since the United States’ 1953 intervention in Iran, and has been advocated by many in the foreign policy community. Its advocates argue that the regime in question is corrupt and harming its citizens, and that a new government would be more friendly to […]
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What is a Ceasefire Agreement?
A Ceasefire agreement is a suspension of hostilities between parties in an international or non-international armed conflict. The agreement can be a first step towards a negotiated peace settlement or an interim agreement addressing the immediate causes of the conflict (eg limiting weapons possession, cease-fire lines and buffer zones). Ceasefire agreements typically contain provisions for […]
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Arms Embargo
Arms embargo is a global policy instrument intended to prevent arms flows to non-state actors that hamper conflict resolution efforts. It is one of the few tools that can be imposed at an early stage in a conflict, and it can also be a powerful tool to signal disapproval of unwanted policies. However, there are […]
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IMF Bailout and the US Debt Crisis
IMF bailout allows a nation in crisis to adjust its policies, allowing it to recover and grow. But, these policy adjustments vary according to each country’s circumstances. For example, a country that is experiencing capital outflows may need to restore investor confidence. This requires addressing the factors that led to capital flight, such as a […]
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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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Ethnic Cleansing and the Responsibility to Protect
In a series of cases involving the war in Yugoslavia, notably at Srebrenica in 1992 and at Kozarac in 1993, the phrase ‘ethnic cleansing’ has been used to describe the violent and terror-inspiring tactics employed by one group against another to force its members to flee. This compulsion to flee may in itself constitute additional […]
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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 […]