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Economic inequality is the gap between average incomes in a country. It’s measured with the…
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Economic inequality is the gap between average incomes in a country. It’s measured with the Gini coefficient, which divides a nation’s incomes by their population and then compares them to each other. A lower Gini coefficient indicates less inequality. Economic inequality can have many causes. The rise in inequality since 1980 is due to businesses […]
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The study of international relations (IR) offers a unique, multifaceted lens through which to understand how governments and societies engage with one another, negotiate agreements, resolve conflicts, and address global challenges. It draws from academic fields such as political science, history, economics, law, sociology, anthropology, and philosophy. IR scholars examine both formal diplomatic ties among […]
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In a time where the term Coup d’etat is thrown around wildly in the news, scholars need to take a moment to define what this means. Coups are illegitimate changes in power that disrupt existing political orders and reshape the direction of governance toward new forms of authority. Whether the coups of Chad and Guinea […]
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Economic inequality is the gap between average incomes in a country. It’s measured with the Gini coefficient, which divides a nation’s incomes by their population and then compares them to…
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The study of international relations (IR) offers a unique, multifaceted lens through which to understand how governments and societies engage with one another, negotiate agreements, resolve conflicts, and address global…
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In a time where the term Coup d’etat is thrown around wildly in the news, scholars need to take a moment to define what this means. Coups are illegitimate changes…
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Stock market volatility measures the amount of uncertainty or risk in the markets. A higher level of volatility means prices swing more widely and a lower level of volatility implies…
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Territorial dispute is a disagreement between States over the placement of territory boundaries that delimit the areas in which they exercise sovereignty. Such disputes can be over the entire territory…
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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 […]
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Moral Hazard and the IMF Bailout
In the wake of the Asian financial crisis, the IMF is again facing calls for increased funding. In addition to bailing out financially troubled governments and companies, IMF loan programs also offer countries the opportunity to reform their economic policies and rethink their relationship with the international financial system. However, many important questions remain unanswered […]
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Debt Relief for Green and Inclusive Recovery – How to End the Global Debt Crisis
The debt crisis affects millions of people across the globe – and it’s getting worse. When a person or company loses the ability to pay their debts, they go bankrupt. The same goes for governments. When a country’s debt load becomes too high, investors start to worry that it won’t be able to pay back […]
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The Difference Between Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide
Until recently it seemed almost commonplace that the United States and other U.N. Security Council members would refer to violence in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda as “ethnic cleansing.” This term has been widely used since 1992. It allows the perpetrators of these atrocities to avoid labeling them as genocide, which triggers mandatory international intervention […]