Italian diplomat and political theorist Niccolò Machiavelli inspired the generations that came after him to theorize a particular approach to leadership and a brand of […]
Author Archives: Mathew Emmanuel Pineda
Types of Economic Sanctions
Economic sanctions are penalties levied by a country or a supranational organization against another country, its leaders or officials, specific organizations, or selected private individuals. […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Economic Sanctions
Economic sanctions are penalties imposed by a particular country or a supranational organization against a target self-governing state, groups or organizations, and individuals. They have […]
Relationship Between Oil and Gas Prices and the Stock Market
The relationship between the global prices of oil and gas and the performance of stock markets has long been examined and analyzed both by academic […]
Factors Affecting the Prices of Oil and Gas
Oil and gas remain the most traded and consumed commodities in the world. The global economy remains dependent on these fossil fuels to generate the […]
Why Are Oil and Gas Prices Going Up: Impact of Russia-Ukraine War
The global prices of oil have been increasing even prior to the full escalation of the Russia-Ukraine War. However, when the Armed Forces of Russia […]
The Russian Oligarchs: How Did They Rise to Power and Become Rich
It was in 1992 when Alexei Mordashov became the finance director of Severstal before its privatization. His senior director instructed him to acquire shares to […]
Explainer: The Purpose of Central Banks
A central bank is a government institution responsible for managing the currency, monetary base or money supply, and interest rates within a country or state. […]
The Strategic Importance of Crimea
Considering its annexation by Russia in 2014, among other geopolitical and international relation issues it has been involved in, it is impossible to disregard the […]
Ecuador-Chevron Legal Battle: Background and Court Decisions
The Ecuador-Chevron dispute is a legal battle between Ecuador and Chevron that has spanned for more than a decade and has been characterized by a […]