What is an Insurgency Group?
An insurgency group is a loosely defined collection of people who share a common cause…
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Arms Embargo Against Israel
Arms embargo is one of the most commonly used forms of United Nations sanctions. They…
What is Authoritarian Rule?
Authoritarian rule is a form of government in which a leader or group dominates society…
Preventing Military Coups
A coup is a violent seizure of power by military forces. They are often accompanied…
What is a Defense Alliance?
Defense alliance is a strategic partnership between two or more nations, where they commit to…
Coup D’Etat
The sudden, forcible, and illegal seizing of power in a country by one or more…
How an Interest Rate Hike Affects Your Wealth
An interest rate hike means it costs more to borrow money – for example, when…
Global Debt Crisis
Almost two-thirds of all countries in the Global South owed external debt to private creditors…
Identifying the Roots of Armed Conflict
Armed conflict is one of the most dangerous situations for people: it leads to massive…
Economic Sanctions
Economic sanctions are financial and trade-related penalties imposed by one entity (a country, company, or…