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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

What is a Trade Agreement?

A trade agreement is a set of rules that regulates international economic interactions. Generally, trade agreements reduce government barriers to trade (such as tariffs or […]