Month: August 2025

In an era of ultra-low interest rates, countries piled up debt on unsustainable terms. Some now face insolvency and unpayable…

A Coup d’etat (pronounced ku de’ta) is the sudden, illegal overthrow of an existing government by a small group. Typically,…

Traders and investors have been terrified this week by the escalation of President Trump’s trade war, with the stock market…

War crimes are serious violations of the laws and customs of war and armed conflict. They can be committed by…

Economic stimulus is when the government introduces policies that try to revive a weak economy in a bid to reverse…

Two years ago, when International IDEA launched its Global State of Democracy report, it seemed easy to find positive examples.…

Stock market volatility refers to the dramatic gains and losses resulting from rapid changes in asset prices. These movements can…

Cryptocurrency regulation is a global issue, with different countries creating their own policies and guidelines for the industry. The US…

The number of displaced people worldwide is at an all-time high. 82 million people are either refugees or internally displaced…

Insurgency group is a military organization that uses violence to challenge and replace the existing government. Its members are dedicated…