Recession Fears – The Odds of a US Recession Have Risen
Recession fears: The odds of a US recession have risen Recessions aren’t good for anyone. They can derail economic growth,…
GIS and Border Disputes
A Border dispute is a disagreement between two or more countries over the precise location of a territorial boundary. This…
What is a State Visit?
A State visit is a ceremonial occasion when a head of state or chief of government from one country visits…
How Does Central Bank Policy Affect the Economy?
Central bank policy affects the money supply and, in turn, other economic variables such as inflation. Central banks have a…
The Threat of Foreign Election Interference
In recent years, a conversation has erupted over how prepared the United States is to counter foreign electoral interference. The…
The Trade Consequences of Economic Sanctions
Economic sanctions are a core component of international politics, designed to punish individuals and organizations that break global law. They…
The Global Debt Crisis
Amid a series of global shocks since 2020, the world’s public debt burden has soared, straining government finances and undermining…
The Civil War
The Civil war preserved the nation created in 1776, but it transformed it as well. The old decentralized republic where…
What Are Human Rights?
Human rights are the fundamental freedoms and rights that belong to every person, everywhere, from birth. They are based on…
The Challenges of Regime Change
Regime change policies are when one country, covertly or overtly, interferes with another’s government with the goal of replacing that…