Ceasefire Agreement – The First Piece of the Puzzle
Whether or not this ceasefire agreement holds, it is a sign of progress in a war that has claimed thousands…
What is an IMF Bailout?
IMF bailout is the financial support a country receives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to alleviate a balance of…
Drone Strikes and Perceptions of Legitimacy
Drone strikes are a key tool in the arsenal of state and non-state actors battling terrorism and other transnational threats.…
Territorial Dispute and Peace
Territorial dispute is a conflict between states concerning the extent to which a state has sovereignty over a specific piece…
Global Market Crash
A global market crash would wreak havoc with world economies, triggering panic selling and possibly wiping out trillions in paper…
Risks of Currency Devaluation
Currency devaluation is a government-sponsored reduction in the value of a country’s currency on global markets, making its exports less…
Military Invasion
Military invasion refers to a large scale military attack by land, sea or air that aims to gain control over…
Global State of Democracy 2021
Democracy has never been more under threat. In every region of the world, populist leaders reject pluralism and demand unchecked…
Haqqani Network – Insurgency Group
The Haqqani Network is an insurgency group based primarily in North Waziristan, Pakistan, and conducts cross-border attacks into eastern Afghanistan.…
Is it Possible to Effectively Impose and Manage Global Sanctions?
Sanctions are a common tool used to coerce states and deter aggression. These sanctions typically consist of a combination of…