What is an International Alliance?
An international alliance is a formal arrangement of countries that agree to work together. This includes pacts for military, political,…
Economic Stimulus and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Economic stimulus refers to monetary and fiscal policy that a government implements to try to get out of a recession…
How Central Bank Policy Affects the Economy
A central bank’s primary tool for influencing the economy is the interest rate it targets. This rate influences the cost…
Proxy War
Proxy war is a form of conflict in which large states back favored factions in a local civil war and…
IMF Bailout for Pakistan
In the wake of the escalating India-Pakistan conflict, the IMF has taken center stage once again with its approval of…
How the Nuclear Threat Affects People
When the first atomic bomb was exploded over New Mexico in 1945, the scientists working on the Manhattan Project believed…
The Rise of Rebel Forces in Syria
Rebel forces have emerged throughout the world’s modern history, hailed as valiant liberators or condemned as dangerous insurgents. They have…
How to Protect Elections From Domestic Abuses of Information and Communication Technologies
The debate over election interference is often framed as an issue of whether foreign governments should be allowed to meddle…
The Civil War and Emancipation
The Civil War radically altered the social fabric of American life. The national political parties that until the early 1850s…
How to Handle Supply Chain Disruption
Supply chain disruption is the result of external events affecting production and shipping, impacting customers and businesses alike. Whether natural…