Year: 2025

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A coup d’état is the overthrow of the government by military forces. Usually a dictator, or other figure in power, is removed from office and […]

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 […]

Rebel forces are armed groups that have taken up arms to oppose a government or regime. Their viability depends not just on military strength, but […]

Investment trend is an upward or downward movement in stock prices, bond yields, real estate or other investments. Investors and traders often seek trends to […]

Economic inequality is the unequal distribution of income (earnings) or wealth (net worth or savings) within a society. Inequality can erode social cohesion and lead […]

The global market crash of 2008 ushered in the Great Recession. Investors and businesses rushed to dump stocks and liquidate assets as they lost confidence. […]