Peace Agreements and Economic Cooperation
A peace agreement is a formal settlement of a conflict between warring parties. The goal of peace agreements is to…
The Blue Helmets of Peacekeeping
A peacekeeping mission, also called a UN peacekeeping operation or MINUSTAH, is an organized military force deployed by the United…
Inflation Surge After COVID-19
After years of low inflation, the COVID-19 pandemic produced a surprise surge that surprised many economists and public finance experts.…
Civil War and Women
Whether they like it or not, most people don’t want civil war. They want to go to work, take their…
What is Regime Change?
Regime change refers to a policy that seeks to replace a foreign country’s leadership with one more aligned with the…
Authoritarian Rule
Authoritarian rule involves the concentration of power in a small group that operates outside constitutional checks and balances. To do…
Foreign Policy – How Americans View America’s Global Engagement
The world’s 190 nations are increasingly interconnected through travel, trade, and advanced technologies. The United States maintains diplomatic relations with…
How Central Bank Policy Affects Financial Markets
Central bank policy affects borrowing, spending, investing, business activity, hiring, and economic growth. It can also influence the rate of…
How a Trade War Will Affect Manufacturing and Agriculture
A trade war would affect everyone, but manufacturing and agriculture (which account for a majority of global exports) are most…
The Nuclear Threat
The nuclear threat is an international issue involving many countries, including the United States. Nine countries possess nuclear weapons—Russia, China,…