The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has long grappled with internal conflicts that threaten the stability and security of its people. One of the most prominent contemporary armed groups in the region is the March 23 Movement (M23). Born…
India stands at a crossroads. Once hailed as the fastest-growing major economy, the nation now faces a slowdown that threatens its ambitions. With GDP growth projected to dip to 6.4% in 2024-2025, concerns over weakening investment, trade tensions, and a…
President Donald Trump and business magnate Elon Musk recently shared the stage following the signing of a new executive order aimed at bolstering America’s competitiveness in emerging technologies. Data and evidence from credible sources—including The White House Archives, BBC News, and Reuters—underscore the significance of this initiative.
A fiercely contested presidential election in Ecuador recently concluded without producing a clear winner, setting the stage for a high-stakes run-off. Recent years have seen Ecuador grapple with rising crime rates, a volatile economy, and deepening ideological divides. This article explores the factors behind the deadlock, and the clashing policy platforms.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often hailed as the defining technology of the 21st century. With UK and US refusal to sign international AI declaration at the AI summit in Paris, we unpack the key themes from the summit, examining the arguments, the missed opportunities, and what this decision could mean for the future of global AI regulation.
Microfinance has long been hailed as a powerful tool in the fight against poverty, providing financial services primarily small loans, to individuals who lack access to traditional banking. This article explores the nuanced role of microfinance in reducing poverty, examining its successes and limitations.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict, which erupted into full-scale warfare in February 2022, has continued to dominate global headlines and reshape geopolitical landscapes well into 2023 and beyond. Finding a durable peace means addressing not just military equations but also the restoration of livelihoods and the healing of collective wounds.
Since Donald Trump’s first term (2017–2021), his political style and policy choices have generated intense debate both at home in the United States and abroad. This in-depth research document examines Trump’s major policies during his second term, evaluating both the pros and cons of each.
President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration has reportedly signalled the ambition to draft a new constitution for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2025. The idea of crafting a new constitution for the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2025 is, without question, bold and fraught with complexities.
In the aftermath of the Great Depression and during the climactic years of World War II, global economic stability was in jeopardy. While many are aware that African nations owe vast sums to the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, few realise that these two institutions are, in fact, integral parts of the historic Bretton Woods system.