What Ruble Depreciation Means for Russia’s War Effort
Over the past week, the ruble fell to its lowest exchange rate against the U.S. dollar since March 2022, when Russia began its full scale invasion of Ukraine. Inflation has More
Climate Change and the Future of International Politics: Political Implications of the Lancet’s 2024 Countdown on Climate Change and Health
As governments grapple with climate change’s pressing reality, political dynamics are being fundamentally redefined. It is essential to analyze how this environmental and human crisis impacts international politics.
China’s Agriculture Deficit and its Implications for Foreign Policy
Despite significant strides in domestic production, China remains deeply dependent on food imports, an Achilles’ heel that distinguishes it from major competitors. Its agricultural deficit and reliance on imports is critical for understanding its international posture.
The Inflation Reduction Act: How the White House Redefined the Free Market
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is transforming economies worldwide, boosting clean energy efforts, and sparking debate over its lasting effects.
Humanitarian Aid in Conflict: Strategic Targeting and Erosion of Neutrality, an Indicator of Questionable Motives.
On October 26th 2024, the Director-General of the World Health Organization characterized the situation in Northern Gaza as “catastrophic.” Over this past year, numerous organizations have issued repeated warnings about the severe risks to humanitarian assistance posed by the use of non-discriminate war tactics.
The Wagner Group: How it Has Affected Russia’s Foreign Policy
With the death of Wagner’s leaders, the once-proxy has turned into a state-controlled apparatus, limiting its ‘plausible deniability’ and its utility in advancing Russia’s foreign interests.
What the EU-Mercosur FTA Tells us about World Trade
Negotiations for a free trade agreement between Mercosur, a trading bloc of five Latin American countries, and the European Union (EU) have spanned for nearly 25 years since the beginning More
Orbán’s Gamble: Hungary’s Battle Against the EU’s Democratic Order
Hungary’s Prime Minister is staking his power in the EU on a rising right-wing surge across the Western world.
When the Ultra-Wealthy Become International Actors: Elon Musk
The world’s wealthiest person, Elon Musk, has seen his influence increasing in the political arena. On October 25th, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that Musk–CEO of Tesla, Starlink and More
Proportionality and Dual-Use Objects: The Principles That Shaped the Treatment of Civilians in Modern Conflict
On October 31st, dozens were killed after an Israeli airstrike on the Jabaliya refugee camp destroyed a residential block. According to an international spokesman for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), More