China and Pakistan first signed the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor or CPEC agreement in 2015 and began formalizing its operation in 2016. The CPEC is an […]
Tag Archives: Governance
Balance of Power Theory: What is It and How is It Maintained
There is a theory in international relations suggesting that states can ensure their survival and global affairs can remain undisturbed by maintaining a power equilibrium […]
Impacts of the Gaza Strip Blockade
The Palestinian region of the Gaza Strip has been under a permanent blockade by Israel and Egypt since 2007. Both countries imposed a temporary blockade […]
Gaza Strip Blockade: Explained
The Gaza Strip is a region on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea that is part of the State of Palestine and under the […]
What is Hamas: Origin, Purpose, Funding, and Status
Hamas, which is the acronym for Ḥarakat al-Muqāwamah al-Islāmiyyah or Islamic Resistance Movement, is a Palestinian nationalist organization and a militant Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist movement that […]
Explaining the Wagner Group: Origin, Purpose, and Activities
Following its failed attempt to topple the Russian government, President Vladimir Putin declared on 27 June 2023 that it would be investigating the Wagner Group […]
Causes of Hyperinflation: Explanations and Examples
Hyperinflation is a phenomenon or situation that occurs when the prices of goods and services rise more than 50 percent per month. It is specifically […]
Corruption Involving Sovereign Wealth Funds: A Discussion
A sovereign wealth fund can bring forth numerous benefits to a country if handled with expertise, integrity, and diligence. However, despite its advantages, having one […]
Causes of the 2021-2023 Global Inflation Surge
The 2021-2023 Global Inflation Surge is a collective term for the series of high inflation rates transpiring in several countries around the world. The most […]
Why Did Jacinda Ardern Resign as Prime Minister of New Zealand
Jacinda Ardern began her first term as the Prime Minister of New Zealand in 2017 after her Labour Party formed a coalition with New Zealand […]