Paradox of Plenty: The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Resource Curse

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been mired in conflict, poverty, and deprivation since the 19th century. The resource curse hypothesis is at the heart of the DRC’s paradox, positing that instead of benefiting from their natural wealth, resource-rich countries often suffer from poor development, weak governance, and slow long-term growth.
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Trump Threatens to Cut Off Funding to South Africa over Land Expropriation Policies

In a move that has reignited debate over South Africa’s land reform agenda, United States President Donald Trump recently threatened to halt future American funding to the country. Although South African officials have dismissed Trump’s claims as “inaccurate” and “politically motivated,” the threat has nonetheless thrust the nation’s expropriation debate back into the global spotlight.
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IN-DEPTH REPORT – North Kivu: The Horror of an Unending War

Nestled in the lush, mineral-rich hills of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), North Kivu Province has become the theatre of one of the world’s most brutal and protracted conflicts. This investigation delves into the tragic tapestry of North Kivu’s war, presenting verified facts, testimonies, and expert analysis to shed light on a conflict that demands urgent global attention.
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Technology Regulation and Competition in the European Union – A Balancing Act

As the potential for large gains from competitive technology has increased through the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, the European Union has struggled to perform at the same level as global tech leaders such as the United States and China. The EU despite its regulatory advances, however find itself to be on the lower end of the leaderboard in the global tech race.
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Canada’s Strategic Misstep: Why Trudeau’s Retaliatory Tariffs Were a Costly Mistake and How Canada Can Recover

Unlike larger economies such as China or the European Union, Canada does not have the economic or political leverage to engage in a prolonged trade war with the United States. This makes Trudeau’s response not only impractical but also strategically flawed. If Canada had approached the situation differently—through diplomacy, economic realignment, and targeted negotiations—the outcome could have been more beneficial.
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