Turkish elections, Erdogan wins the runoff and is confirmed president
Polling stations have closed in Turkey for the second round of the presidential election pitting outgoing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Elizabeth Smith
29 May 2023
World Affairs
A small crack from the opposite corner of the world can cause a collapse for global growth and international stability. How to survive to butterfly effects?
Russia deploys ‘non-strategic’ nuclear weapons to Belarus: what are they
Russia will place tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, at the gates of the European Union. The deployment of the atomic
Elizabeth Smith
28 May 2023
Gender pay gap: what is the situation worldwide and what are the factors contributing to it
In today’s complicated socioeconomic context, the gender pay gap continues to be a barrier to progress and equality.
Oluwatoni Olujinmi
27 May 2023
New Covid wave in China, 65 million cases per week expected in June
The peak of 65 million cases per week is expected at the end of June, but Chinese authorities reassure and
Elizabeth Smith
27 May 2023
Gulf countries: what is their major role in global economy and geopolitical balance
The Gulf countries, also known as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, encompass a region of strategic significance
Oluwatoni Olujinmi
26 May 2023
DeSantis officially enters the race for the White House via Twitter supported by Elon Musk
Ron DeSantis presented his candidacy for the Republican Party nomination on Twitter Spaces. Musk had already in the past supported
Elizabeth Smith
25 May 2023
What is the Fragile States Index, measuring political and social unrest: how can it prove useful
The Fragile State Index (FSI) ranks countries according to how likely they are to experience violent upheaval or disintegration.
Oluwatoni Olujinmi
25 May 2023
Greek elections, Mitsotakis’ conservatives win: how Europe is shifting more and more to the right
It seems unlikely that Nea Dimokratía will seek cooperation with other political forces to create a coalition government, and is
Elizabeth Smith
22 May 2023
Disarmament and arms control: what is the state today at a global level
The term “disarmament” is used to describe efforts to diminish or eliminate military capabilities and methods (including weapons and people)
Oluwatoni Olujinmi
21 May 2023
G7 in Hiroshima, the topics on the agenda: alignment on sanctions to Moscow and relations with China
From 19-21 May, the G7 summit takes place in the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The talks will focus on a
Elizabeth Smith
19 May 2023
