Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have high vulnerabilities to climate change effects, which are largely driven by climate change-induced changes in the ocean. Rising sea levels, ocean warming and acidification, and the chain effects of these on marine life have already begun to affect SIDS.
Europe’s challenges are no longer limited to the economic sphere. As was evidenced by Vice-President Vance’s speech at the Munich Security Conference this year, it faces very real security concerns and vulnerabilities precipitated by an over-reliance on the United States for defense. This has led to a moral hazard, where due to being dependent on American security guarantees
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.
China’s rapid economic growth is no short of a miracle in the global political economy. Propelled by a rise in population, average hours worked, and labor productivity, China became the world's second-largest economy by 2011. However, its astronomical growth has unambiguously slowed in recent years owing to a myriad politico-economic factors.
Xi Jinping was re-elected as China’s President in 2023 for an unprecedented third term. His electoral victory resulted from several carefully choreographed and strategic political maneuvers to consolidate his power as China’s paramount leader. Xi’s most explicit exercise of power…
Introduction Latin America has long been synonymous with stark economic inequality, a challenge that undermines the region’s potential for sustainable development and social stability. Despite significant economic reforms over recent decades, the gap between the rich and the poor remains…
Introduction As the global economy shifts, Europe finds itself grappling with stagnation. Slow growth, a widening gap with the United States, and declining geoeconomic influence are among its most significant challenges. Eurostat (2024) reports that the EU’s economy grew by…
Introduction Over the past decade, digitalization has propelled India to become the world’s fifth-largest economy, redefining its economic landscape. This exponential digital transformation and innovation touches every part of society, from enabling street vendors to receive and make digital payments…
What is AI and Why the Race for AI Supremacy? The term Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used liberally today, placing it at the risk of losing its meaning. AI has become a fixture in media discourse, often used by policymakers…