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Gaza Strip Blockade: Explained
The Gaza Strip is a region on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea that is part of the State of Palestine and under the […]
What is Hamas: Origin, Purpose, Funding, and Status
Hamas, which is the acronym for Ḥarakat al-Muqāwamah al-Islāmiyyah or Islamic Resistance Movement, is a Palestinian nationalist organization and a militant Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist movement that […]
Explaining the Wagner Group: Origin, Purpose, and Activities
Following its failed attempt to topple the Russian government, President Vladimir Putin declared on 27 June 2023 that it would be investigating the Wagner Group […]
Who Was Yevgeny Prigozhin and Why Was He Influential in Russia?
Yevgeny Prigozhin was an influential and controversial figure in Russian politics and Russian business setting. He rose to prominence and was considered a Russian oligarch […]
Pros and Cons of GDP as a Macroeconomic Indicator
The gross domestic product or GDP of a particular country represents the total monetary value of all final goods and services produced within its borders […]
What Would Happen if the U.S. Defaulted on Its Debt?
The government of the United States borrows money to meet its various financial obligations during periods of cash shortage. These include financing its operations, managing […]
U.S. Debt Ceiling Pros and Cons: Purpose and Criticisms
Article I Section 8 of the United States Constitution gives the U.S. Congress the sole power to authorize the borrowing of money on the credit […]
Explaining the U.S. Debt-Ceiling Crisis
A debt ceiling is a legal mandate that limits the amount of debt a government can accumulate. This mandate is determined through policymaking. Reaching the […]
UK Semiconductor Strategy Explained: Purpose and Goals
The United Kingdom has an established semiconductor industry known for its strong design capabilities. It is home to notable semiconductor companies like Arm, which is […]