How a Federal Reserve Interest Rate Hike Will Affect Your Finances
After the financial crisis in 2008, the Fed slashed rates to near-zero levels. Seven years later, the central bank has…
Diversifying Your Portfolio During the Global Market Crash of 2020
Market crashes can be caused by many things. Domestic causes include economic scams, political crises and banking disorders. Global events…
International Relations – The Study of Global Politics, International Economy and World Cultures
International relations (IR) is the study of global politics, international economy and world cultures. It is often taught as a…
Global Democracy and Global Politics
Global democracy, or the idea of democratic governance that extends beyond sovereign borders, has received increased attention in recent years.…
Why Did Inflation Soar in 2001-2002?
Inflation can harm people trying to save their money or borrow money. It erodes the purchasing power of saved cash,…
What Are Human Rights?
Human rights are the principles that say that everyone is entitled to dignity from society, no matter their status. They…
What is an Alliance?
A group of countries that make a collective pledge to protect each other. The alliance can be military in nature…
New Opportunities for Political Exile Activists
A government-in-exile, also known as a diaspora government or a polity in exile, is an authority outside of its country…
Arms Embargo
Arms embargo are restrictions imposed on the export, supply or transfer of military items or of services associated with those…
Geopolitical Tensions and the Supply Chain
In a globalized economy, geopolitical tensions are influencing economic and financial markets. Conflicts between major world powers, regional power struggles…