Political Unrest
Political unrest is a broad term that encompasses various types of public protest and demonstration. It can be violent or…
Economic Inequality
Economic inequality is the gap between how much a person has versus their peers. It’s a problem because unequal distribution…
The Nuclear Threat
Nuclear threat In the 1960s and 1970s it was widely believed that, if launched, a full-scale nuclear exchange between the…
Economic Sanctions and Costs
Economic sanctions are tools that can be used to leverage international cooperation or to punish countries that engage in harmful…
Arms Embargo – A Key Tool in the International System to Prevent Illicit Arms Transfers and Destabilize Conflict
Arms embargo is a key tool in the international system to prevent illicit arms transfers and destabilizing conflict. Yet it…
How to Spot an Investment Trend
Investment trend is the general direction in which financial markets or specific assets move over time. It encompasses observable shifts…
Parts of a Trade Agreement That Discourage Free Trade
The main function of trade agreements is to set limits on protectionism through market-opening commitments. They typically balance the interests…
The Brennan Center Tracks Election Interference
Election interference has become a popular topic of discussion, with sizable majorities in many states worried about vote tampering or…
What Is an International Alliance?
An international alliance is a formal agreement between states that commits them to work together in some capacity. Alliances can…
The United Nations
Founded after World War II, the United Nations is an international organization of sovereign States which serves as a forum…