The Russia-Ukraine conflict is an ongoing geopolitical and international relations issue and military standoff between Russia and Ukraine that began in February 2014 as part […]
Tag Archives: International Relations
Why Did Russia Invade and Annex Crimea?
Russia invaded and annexed Crimea in February and further in March of 2014. This event is part of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and an aftermath […]
Where Does Fentanyl in the U.S. Come From?
Fentanyl is an opioid analgesic used in the management of severe pain. It is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. However, because it […]
Tariff Basics: Advantages and Disadvantages
The English word “tariff” comes from the Italian word “tariffa” which was further derived from a similar-sounding Arabic word that translated to “notification” or “inventory […]
Explainer: The Reasons for Brexit
On 23 June 2016, the United Kingdom held the EU Membership Referendum to ask the voting population whether they wanted the country to remain a […]
Explainer: Greenland as a Self-Governing Territory of Denmark
Greenland is geographically part of North America but is politically and economically part of the European Union. It is specifically a self-governing territory within the […]
Explainer: Origins and Causes of the US-China Trade War
The US-China trade war is an economic conflict between the United States and the People’s Republic of China. Both countries have been engaged in this […]
Why Trump Pulled the U.S. Out of the Paris Climate Agreement
Donald Trump, on his first day in office for his second term, signed several executive orders in front of selected members of the press. These […]
Why Is Trump Withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization?
Donald Trump signed a pile of executive orders after being sworn in and on his first day in office. These included a specific order to […]
Fate of North Korean Soldiers in the Russia-Ukraine War
Multiple sources based on the information from the National Intelligence Service of South Korea reported in October 2024 that North Korean soldiers were undergoing training […]