The conflict between Russia and Ukraine stems from the convergence of different causes that range from the historical ties that bind the two countries and […]
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Human Development Index: Three Indicators
The Human Development Index or HDI is a statistic composite used to measure the overall achievement of a country based on its social and economic […]
What Is Foreign Policy And Why Is It Important?
The foreign policy of a particular country is as important as its domestic policy. It is both a strategy and guideline for dealing with other […]
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 […]
The Purpose of the European Union
The European Union or EU emerged as a political and economic union after the Second World War. It was the successor to the European Economic […]
OPEC Explained: Purpose, Importance, and Criticisms
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries or OPEC is an intergovernmental organization composed of 13 countries with proven oil reserves and the capacity to […]
Origins and Causes of the Chicano Movement
The Chicano Movement is a collective term for the civil rights movement in the United States that extended the Mexican-American Civil Rights Movement of the […]
Economic Globalization: Advantages and Disadvantages
One of the three major dimensions of globalization, alongside political and cultural dimensions, is economic globalization. It represents the process involved in the accelerated cross-border […]
Explainer: Causes of Hyperinflation in Venezuela
The hyperinflation in Venezuela is one of the offshoots of a political and socioeconomic crisis that brewed under the presidency of Hugo Chávez and has […]
Explainer: Why Did The Great Leap Forward Fail
The Chinese Communist Party uprooted the National Party in 1949. Mao Zedong spearheaded this defining moment in the modern history of China. It is also […]