A country may decide to devalue its currency to make it more competitive in global markets and encourage export growth. However, this has broader social […]
Month: August 2025
What Happens at a Global Summit?
Summits are global gatherings that explore specific topics. They’re often held in a physical location and feature lectures and panel discussions. Summits can also be […]
An Overview of State Visits by US President Donald Trump
As leaders of countries grapple with a host of economic, political and security challenges, they must invest substantial portions of their time in conducting diplomatic […]
Military Escalation and Its Benefits
Escalation is a process that can take many forms and has a broad spectrum of effects. It can be a tool used to communicate stake […]
Stock Market Volatility Explained
Stock market volatility is a measure of how often prices change for a specific asset. It is an important indicator of investor fear, and as […]
Six Driving Forces of Political Unrest
Political unrest refers to rioting, strikes, and other forms of civil disobedience that can lead to widespread disruption and damage. It is triggered by economic, […]
Foreign Policy 101
Foreign policy is the set of strategies that a nation employs to advance its interests in the world. It encompasses all efforts to shape international […]
The Nuclear Threat
The nuclear threat is global and imminent, not remote and theoretical. The world’s nine nuclear powers have more than 12,000 warheads – over 100 times […]
What is a Peace Agreement?
A Peace agreement refers to any type of settlement concluded between a State party to an armed conflict and one or more non-State parties in […]
The Ceasefire Agreement Between Israel and Hamas
Ceasefire agreements, especially the preliminary ones, are not a sign of peace or even of an end to conflict. They’re just a pause to regroup […]