The election of Pope Leo XIV: Geopolitics of the papacy
In a world teetering between authoritarianism and apathy, the new pope has a choice – challenge injustice or repeat the mistakes of silence…
April Fool’s Day Traditions
April Fools' Day, a day dedicated to pranks and hoaxes celebrated every year on 1 April, is a tradition that crosses cultural boundaries,…
Why countries worldwide are cautious of Chinese exports
Beijing’s aggressive export strategy faces mounting resistance worldwide. Even countries friendly to China are erecting barriers to…
Federalism: A comparative analysis between Switzerland and other federal countries
Federalism is a system of government in which powers are divided between a central government and various sub-national units of government,…
Climate goals depend on China
The world cannot meet its goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2100 unless China, the largest polluter, plays a more…
Oil markets: An early peek into 2023
Despite Western sanctions and volatile prices, Russian oil exports proved resilient last year. The global oil market may face different…