Egypt’s IMF Loan Now Shows Sure Fire Signs of Failure
On December 16, 2022, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) finally approved a new loan of $3 billion for Egypt. The...
Region
A Surge in Attacks: Houthi Rebels Exploit Oil Infrastructure
The Internationally Recognized Government (IRG) of Yemen has designated Houthi rebels as a terror group. In an unprecedented move, the...
Digital democracy in Indonesia: an Asian Giant in Constant Transformation
The world over, new technologies are transforming our societies and, in particular, the practice of politics. Politicians increasingly circumvent the...
Soaring Inflation in Turkiye Is Now Boosting Illicit Trade
With inflation at its highest levels since 2008, the international economy finds itself amid a cost-of-living crisis. In many countries,...
Journey to the World Cup: 6,500 Deaths and $220 Billion
Since the start of the 20th century, sports have played a significant role in developing the nation state. Lending a...
If You’re a Refugee, Best to be White and Christian
Almost anyone would agree that war is horrifying and peaceful countries should do their best to help its victims. The...
How to Curb Rising Human Trafficking in South Africa
Human trafficking is a multi-faceted, socio-economic phenomenon fueled by problems such as poverty, racial and gender inequality, and political instability...
Brazil’s New President and Hope for a Democratic Revival
In Brazil’s presidential election last month, 156 million Brazilians went to the polls to vote for the one of the...
A New Fusing of Japanese-Aussie Synergies in the Indo-Pacific
Australia and Japan have been in the news lately. The prime ministers of both countries got together to issue a...
Western Think Tanks are Wrong About Indian Democracy Declining
When India was recently downgraded in global democracy rankings, it created a perfect storm within the academic and media establishments....
