Ukraine found itself in possession of the third-largest nuclear arsenal in the world following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. This massive stockpile […]
Tag Archives: International Relations
The Importance of Global Ebola Prevention Efforts
Ebola Virus Disease or Ebola has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern a couple of times by the World Health Organization since […]
The Major Theories of International Trade
Most countries are engaged in international trade. The exchange of capital, goods, and services among countries and across the global stage has been instrumental in […]
Elon Musk: DOGE Gutted Ebola Efforts. Here’s What Happened and Its Impact
Elon Musk, during his first appearance in the cabinet meeting of the Trump administration, held on 26 February 2025, and representing the controversial U.S. Department […]
Causes of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: An Explainer
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is an ongoing geopolitical and international relations issue and military standoff between Russia and Ukraine that began in February 2014 as part […]
Why Did Russia Invade and Annex Crimea?
Russia invaded and annexed Crimea in February and further in March of 2014. This event is part of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and an aftermath […]
Where Does Fentanyl in the U.S. Come From?
Fentanyl is an opioid analgesic used in the management of severe pain. It is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. However, because it […]
Tariff Basics: Advantages and Disadvantages
The English word “tariff” comes from the Italian word “tariffa” which was further derived from a similar-sounding Arabic word that translated to “notification” or “inventory […]
Explainer: The Reasons for Brexit
On 23 June 2016, the United Kingdom held the EU Membership Referendum to ask the voting population whether they wanted the country to remain a […]
Explainer: Greenland as a Self-Governing Territory of Denmark
Greenland is geographically part of North America but is politically and economically part of the European Union. It is specifically a self-governing territory within the […]