A State visit is an invitation by the host head of state to a visiting dignitary. Unlike official visits, which are more functional trips that […]
Military Escalation
Military escalation describes actions that lead to the intensification of conflict. Escalation is both a qualitative and a quantitative process, which can range from the […]
Central Bank Policy
Central bank policy is a complex and varied endeavor. It encompasses both broad macroeconomic objectives such as inflation, output, and employment as well as more […]
How Stock Market Volatility Works
Stock market volatility can make headlines and feel chaotic, but it often reflects investors adapting to shifting conditions. It can also be a time to […]
What is Political Unrest?
Political unrest is a state of social and political instability characterized by protests, strikes, violence or other public demonstrations. It is triggered by economic and/or […]
Understanding the Concept of Foreign Policy
A country’s Foreign policy is the set of goals and strategies it pursues in its interactions with other countries, regions, and actors across the globe. […]
The Nuclear Threat
Despite nuclear deterrence, the risk of a terrorist or rogue actor obtaining nuclear weapons remains real. Some researchers have suggested that even a single nuclear […]
Peace Agreements
A peace agreement is a negotiated settlement between the belligerents of a conflict to end hostilities. Peace agreements can be negotiated in a variety of […]
Ceasefire Agreements
A ceasefire agreement is a military declaration that suspends hostilities between a conflict’s parties. A ceasefire is generally accompanied by a formal agreement and may […]
What Are War Crimes?
Murder, rape, torture, forced displacement, ethnic cleansing and sexual violence are all war crimes. They are the gravest human rights violations and can be committed […]