Year: 2025

After decades of carefully controlled, low inflation that provided economies a measure of stability, global prices rose rapidly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. This […]

A rise in interest rates — like the one the Federal Reserve recently announced – makes borrowing more expensive. It also may encourage people to […]

Ethnic cleansing refers to the forcible transfer of civilians, in the context of a conflict, from areas inhabited by members of one ethnic group to […]

Diplomatic talks are complex, often lengthy, negotiations between governments about matters of national interest, such as trade, military relations, terrorism and climate change. Generally, ambassadors […]

International relations is the study of the ways in which societies connect with one another. It covers topics like war, peace, trade and migration, making […]

Proxy war is when a major power instigates and supports a party to a conflict but does not directly engage its forces in the fighting. […]

A global summit brings together leaders of the world’s most important international organizations and businesses to discuss issues facing the entire planet. These include global […]

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 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 is a complex and varied endeavor. It encompasses both broad macroeconomic objectives such as inflation, output, and employment as well as more […]