Global Democracy
A variety of ideas about global democracy exist, but they generally share the same basic idea: that citizens should have…
The Effects of a Trade War on Stock Markets
While running for President in 2016, Donald Trump expressed disdain for many current trade agreements and promised to bring manufacturing…
The New Hamas-Israel Ceasefire Agreement
A ceasefire is an agreement between opposing sides (generally nations or groups of armed individuals) to temporarily stop fighting and…
Prosecution of War Crimes
War crimes are the most serious violations of international law that can be committed during a war. They can involve…
Global Market Crash Effects on Wealth and Psychological Well-Being
About A global market crash is a dramatic decline in stock prices that results in the loss of substantial paper…
Causes and Effects of Political Unrest
Political unrest includes strikes, demonstrations, and other popular movements that are fueled by an underlying discontent with policy or the…
Global Security and Regional Instabilities
Global security encompasses a broad range of concerns that impact international stability and peaceful coexistence between nations. From environmental and…
How Territorial Disputes Can Be Solved Without Violence and War
Many of the world’s intractable conflicts – and even wars – stem from territorial disagreements. These disputes are fundamentally about…
The Root Causes of a Refugee Crisis
Millions of people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes due to war, violence and natural disasters. These people…
Why Study International Relations?
International relations explores interactions between nations and their governments, institutions, societies and cultures on a global scale. Through formal diplomatic…