The “Lost Decade(s)” that have beleaguered the Japanese economy are rarely lost on anyone. In 1985, the Plaza Accord strengthened the Japanese yen. This, alongside overzealous financial deregulation, fueled an asset bubble that eventually burst i...
Note: This piece was written between October-November 2025. Politics are constantly evolving, and so there may have been multiple developments by the time of publication. Most notably, Andrej Babiš was sworn in as Czechia’s prime minister on Decem...
Albania’s newest cabinet member is pregnant…with 83 babies. But do not worry, she is not human. Meet Diella, Albania’s “AI minister.” Diella was “born” on January 19, 2025, with the job of managing Albania’s ‘e-Albania’ platform, ...
Freedom House, a nonpartisan watchdog organization dedicated to the expansion of freedom and documenting the progress of democracy, recorded the 14th straight year of decline in global freedom. Individuals in 64 countries experienced deterioration in...
Freedom House, a nonpartisan watchdog organization dedicated to the expansion of freedom and documenting the progress of democracy, recorded the 14th straight year of decline in global freedom. Individuals in 64 countries experienced deterioration in...
In 2020, 300 families were forced to flee the rural town of Totumito, Colombia after the massacre of eight civilians, permanently abandoning their homes. They sought safety from the violence that has proliferated throughout the country since the 2016...
In 2020, 300 families were forced to flee the rural town of Totumito, Colombia after the massacre of eight civilians, permanently abandoning their homes. They sought safety from the violence that has proliferated throughout the country since the 2016...
2019 was a historically disastrous year for the British Labour Party. The December election produced its worst defeat since 1935, giving Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s conservatives a crushing majority of 80 seats. Perhaps even more shocking than t...
2019 was a historically disastrous year for the British Labour Party. The December election produced its worst defeat since 1935, giving Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s conservatives a crushing majority of 80 seats. Perhaps even more shocking than t...
For decades, Aotearoa (New Zealand) has been suffering from the wounds inflicted by our own “war on drugs” campaign. Laws need to promote health; however, our “war on drugs” has handcuffed us to our own outdated and ineffective protocols that...
For decades, Aotearoa (New Zealand) has been suffering from the wounds inflicted by our own “war on drugs” campaign. Laws need to promote health; however, our “war on drugs” has handcuffed us to our own outdated and ineffective protocols that...
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced to the UN’s General Assembly in September that his country would achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Xi’s promise marks a formidable step in climate policy and opens a crucial phase in energy power dynamics....
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced to the UN’s General Assembly in September that his country would achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Xi’s promise marks a formidable step in climate policy and opens a crucial phase in energy power dynamics....
Cryptocurrency – once thought of as a lucrative way to make quick cash has transformed into treacherous and illegal territory. Left unchecked, an unregulated market for cryptocurrencies will continue to be used by international criminals for money ...
Cryptocurrency – once thought of as a lucrative way to make quick cash has transformed into treacherous and illegal territory. Left unchecked, an unregulated market for cryptocurrencies will continue to be used by international criminals for money ...
Water scarcity currently affects billions of people worldwide. In the coming years, it is expected to become increasingly severe due to global climate change. In order to mitigate the devastating consequences of water scarcity, national governments w...
Water scarcity currently affects billions of people worldwide. In the coming years, it is expected to become increasingly severe due to global climate change. In order to mitigate the devastating consequences of water scarcity, national governments w...
The English Premier League (EPL) is a colossal industry and a pillar of English society. In the 2017/2018 season, England’s top soccer league amassed £4.8 billion in revenue, 72% more than its nearest competitor, the German Bundesliga. It generate...
The English Premier League (EPL) is a colossal industry and a pillar of English society. In the 2017/2018 season, England’s top soccer league amassed £4.8 billion in revenue, 72% more than its nearest competitor, the German Bundesliga. It generate...
Europe is in the throes of a leadership crisis. For signs of mounting concerns over a possible leadership vacuum, look no further than the recent Munich Security Conference, which wrapped up in mid-February. The official theme of this year’s confer...
Europe is in the throes of a leadership crisis. For signs of mounting concerns over a possible leadership vacuum, look no further than the recent Munich Security Conference, which wrapped up in mid-February. The official theme of this year’s confer...
In the midst of electoral fraud and corruption scandals, President Paul Biya of Cameroon visited the 2019 French military Bastille Day parade, sparking outrage and exacerbating the violent protests at home. The French National Army, as well as the ar...
In the midst of electoral fraud and corruption scandals, President Paul Biya of Cameroon visited the 2019 French military Bastille Day parade, sparking outrage and exacerbating the violent protests at home. The French National Army, as well as the ar...
Vera Molnár, considered by many scholars and historians to be the world’s first female digital artist, began her career in the mid-1940s. Born in Budapest, Hungary in 1924, Molnár started creating art at eight years old and went on to obtain BFAs...
Vera Molnár, considered by many scholars and historians to be the world’s first female digital artist, began her career in the mid-1940s. Born in Budapest, Hungary in 1924, Molnár started creating art at eight years old and went on to obtain BFAs...
Canada and the United States enjoy a peaceful coexistence – as allies and trading partners, they tend to cooperate on most important issues. However, one sticking point in their otherwise cordial relationship is a dispute over Canadian territorial ...
Canada and the United States enjoy a peaceful coexistence – as allies and trading partners, they tend to cooperate on most important issues. However, one sticking point in their otherwise cordial relationship is a dispute over Canadian territorial ...