Economics

Theresa Pauliano The attempted assassination of Donald Trump, now a three-time presidential candidate, has injected new uncertainty into the 2024 U.S. election, dramatically altering the political landscape. As Democratic support continues to wane, Trump is experiencing a surge in momentum. Internal Democratic polling indicates that Trump is making …

Larisa Marks The story of Shi Pei Pu, a Beijing opera singer and spy, and his twenty-year deception of French diplomat Bernard Boursicot is a cautionary tale that resonates today. In the 1960s, Shi posed as a woman, even presenting a child as their supposed offspring, all to …

Alicia Samuel In the political arena, accusations of flip-flopping are common, but the latest accusations have brought Kamala Harris and Donald Trump into the spotlight. Both politicians are navigating complex and contentious issues, but who’s really changing their tune? On one side, Kamala Harris, during a recent CNN …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh Last Thursday, US Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a significant speech in Chicago as she accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for the upcoming presidential election. The speech, intended to solidify her leadership credentials and unify American society, has sparked widespread debate, particularly regarding her stance …

Diana Casey In a significant diplomatic encounter on August 19, 2024, Zhao Leji, the Chinese legislator and Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, met with To Lam, the Vietnamese President and General Secretary of the CPCCC, in Beijing. This high-level meeting marked a pivotal moment in Southeast Asian …

Lydia Jacobs   As the world watches the unfolding crisis in Ukraine, the role of BRICS in mediating peace has come under increasing scrutiny. A recent meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv has sparked debate about India’s potential as a …

Alinan Stevenson   As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to unfold, Ukraine’s decision to launch an offensive into Russia’s Kursk region raises serious strategic concerns. Drawing on the wisdom of historical military strategists from Carl von Clausewitz to Sun Tzu, it becomes clear that Kiev’s course …

Lydia Jacobs Three years have passed since the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, and the once vibrant streets of Kabul now stand as a haunting reminder of lost freedoms. Where women once walked with confidence and purpose, they now move like shadows, confined by the oppressive mandates of …

Simona Tomas The 2024 U.S. presidential election has taken a striking turn, with the Democratic candidate adopting a central theme that leaves one wondering: where has she been these past four years? It’s almost as if she’s running against her own record, positioning herself as the candidate for …