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Stock market volatility describes the degree to which a stock or an index price fluctuates over time. Higher volatility typically…

Peace agreement A pact between belligerents to end conflict, usually accompanied by provisions for addressing grievances and building trust. The…

Military invasion is the act of a sizable number of armed forces from one geopolitical entity aggressively entering territory controlled…

Cryptocurrency regulation is a complex issue with global implications. Governments are developing regulatory systems that support innovation and consumer safety.…

Recession fears are rising as stock markets tumble, consumer confidence sags and economists lower their growth forecasts. A recession typically…

Insurgency group An armed group that engages in insurgent operations to challenge an established regime. Insurgent groups may be defined…

Regime change refers to any effort by a foreign power, overt or covert, to remove a leader and/or the political…

International alliance refers to the formal agreements among sovereign states to cooperate for various purposes. These alliances can be military…

Economic stimulus is a policy that involves government deficit spending, tax cuts, or lowered interest rates in order to spur…

Central bank policy aims to stabilize inflation and growth. It involves using tools to increase or decrease money supply, including…