An Overview of the Current Economy
2020 was a year like no other in recent memory. The pandemic caused economic distress in countries across the world, resulting in unprecedented levels of unemployment and other economic downturns. As the global population continues to struggle to recover, the question remains: why isn’t...
Why Iran and Saudi Arabia Making Nice Is a Very Big Deal
The Middle East has been mired in constant turmoil and conflicts for many years, and the relationship between Iran and Saudi Arabia has been especially notorious. However, relations between the two countries appear to be shifting to a...
Why DC is Stuck as America's Continental Colony
Washington DC has been at the center of the political and governmental life for the United States for almost two centuries. But despite its iconic status, the city itself remains largely limited in the powers it has when it comes to governing...
How will we Feed Earth’s Rising Population?
As the world’s population grows, so too does the seemingly ever-growing concern of how to tackle global food security. With estimates placing the global population in 2050 to be over 9 billion, the challenge of producing and consuming enough food has become ever...
What to Know about TikTok's Fate in the US
TikTok, the popular social media platform, has been thrust into the headlines in 2020. After both US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo outlined possible action against the app, many in the US (and beyond) are wondering what...
Israel’s Political Crisis The State of Israel has experienced an increasing political crisis over the past few months. After three elections, the country has not yet been able to form a government, making it difficult to solve a number of existing pressing issues and move the country forward. This has...
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a grand scheme for China to increase global connectivity and create more trade routes. As the initiative is gaining renewed attention and momentum, China has recently announced plans to boost loans for Belt and Road loan borrowers. This is a significant move...
