Multilateralism’s Influence in a Multipolar World In the multifaceted domain of international politics, economic sanctions have firmly established themselves as a pivotal mechanism, influencing the strategic trajectories of nations and shaping diplomatic outcomes. The seminal study, “Coercive Cooperation: Explaining Multilateral…
Impending Recession Looming In a recent wake-up call, Wall Street’s renowned economist Ed Hyman has issued a stark reminder that economic stability can abruptly shift into a recession. Hyman’s cautionary words serve as a reminder that even during periods of…
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The Ascendancy of BRICS: Implications for the Western World Over the past two decades, the BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – have experienced a meteoric rise. This surge is propelled by their vast populations, rich…
Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols have experienced a meteoric rise in innovation over the past few years. With a continuous influx of new projects, the DeFi landscape is bustling with activity, capturing the attention of cryptocurrency enthusiasts and investors. These…
The Historical Context of Money Supply Declines: Historically, significant declines in the money supply have been associated with economic downturns. The Great Depression of the 1930s, for instance, was exacerbated by a shrinking money supply. A study by Friedman and…
The Rise and Fall of Silicon Valley Bank: Lessons to Learn Silicon Valley Bank, or SVB, was founded in 1983 to provide banking services to the emerging tech industry in California. By the 2000s, it had expanded beyond the region…
Introduction: The Changing Landscape of Economic Coercion In an age where countries are more interconnected than ever, economic sanctions have emerged as a prominent tool in the arsenal of foreign policy. Globalization and Economic Sanctions are designed to influence a…
The Covid-19 pandemic forced many companies to transition to remote work, and this shift is likely to persist in the post-pandemic era. As the world adapts to this new way of working, it is becoming increasingly clear that a positive…
The gig economy, also known as the freelance economy, has been rapidly growing in recent years. With the rise of technology and platforms such as Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb, more and more people are finding work outside of traditional employment…
