Military Invasion
Invasions are large scale military operations that can have significant consequences for the areas and people involved. These impacts can…
Global Recession
A global recession is a prolonged worldwide slowdown in economic activity, including a decline in gross domestic product (GDP), which…
The Importance of International Relations
International relations examines the ways in which nations interact with each other. It includes studying foreign policy, global politics, world…
What is an International Alliance?
International alliance refers to the formal agreements among sovereign states of various countries to cooperate for various reasons. These alliances…
Global Debt Crisis
In an era of ultra-low interest rates, countries piled up debt on unsustainable terms. Some now face insolvency and unpayable…
What is a Coup d’Etat?
A Coup d’etat (pronounced ku de’ta) is the sudden, illegal overthrow of an existing government by a small group. Typically,…
How Recession Fears Are Driving Stock Market Volatility This Week
Traders and investors have been terrified this week by the escalation of President Trump’s trade war, with the stock market…
What Are War Crimes?
War crimes are serious violations of the laws and customs of war and armed conflict. They can be committed by…
What is Economic Stimulus?
Economic stimulus is when the government introduces policies that try to revive a weak economy in a bid to reverse…
Global State of Democracy
Two years ago, when International IDEA launched its Global State of Democracy report, it seemed easy to find positive examples.…