In December 2023, Javier Milei, a former economist and self-proclaimed ‘anarcho-capitalist,’ took office as president of Argentina, vowing to dismantle government control, slash public spending, and let free-market forces dictate the economy’s course. Rising to power on a wave of … Continue reading
Category: Economics
L’Euro Numérique et la Révolution des Monnaies Digitales
Introduction au projet d’Euro Numérique
Selon Denis Beau, lpremier sous-gouverneur de la Banque de France, « l’euro numérique favorisera le développement de solutions de paiement paneuropéennes, ce qui pourrait accroître la concurrence dans l’écosystème des paiements numériques. » Le … Continue reading
The EU Braces Itself for Trump’s Global Trade War
Trump’s tariff announcements and the threat of an impending global trade war not only have significant impacts on North America and China but could have major consequences for the European Union as well. On February 1, Trump signed three … Continue reading
Corruption and the Facade of a Strong Russia
For most people living in the Western world, Russia has historically been seen as a competitor, an adversary, or an angrily dissatisfied state. Whether that be the Soviet Union during the Cold War, or the modern-day Russian Federation under President … Continue reading
Oh, Canada: The Larger Picture Behind Canadians Fans Booing the U.S. Anthem at Hockey Games
On February 1 at the Ottawa Senators vs. Minnesota Wilds hockey game, the crowd erupted into loud boos as the United States (U.S.) national anthem played over the speakers. Similar scenes unfolded that same weekend at the Vancouver Canucks and … Continue reading
Tariff Tango: The U.S. and Canada’s Costly Dance
The trade relationship between the United States (U.S.) and Canada has taken a sharp turn for the worse following a new wave of tariffs imposed by the U.S. government. The U.S. government recently announced a 25% tariff on all Canadian … Continue reading
The Fallout of the U.S. Steel Deal
Nippon Steel, or 日本製鉄株式会社 (Nippon Seitetsu Kabushiki Gaisha), was founded in 1950. It originated from two separate companies, Yahata Iron & Steel Co. and Fuji Iron & Steel Co., both established in 1950. A year later, in 1951, Shin-Fuso Metal … Continue reading
Incertitude Politique, une Perspective sur la Transition de Pouvoir en Syrie
Après plus d’un demi-siècle de règne de la famille Assad en Syrie, le pays a connu un tournant majeur le 8 décembre, avec la fuite du président Bachar Al-Assad vers la Russie, marquant la fin de son régime autoritaire. Cette … Continue reading
People, Planet, Profit: The Role of Co-operatives in Driving Sustainable Development
“Co-operatives build a better world,” affirmed United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Gúterres before designating 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives. The 2.6 million co-operatives worldwide employ approximately 10% of the global labour force. By balancing profit-seeking with a value-driven approach… Continue reading
AI Safety Summit 2023: A Step Towards Global Cooperation and Ethical AI Governance
In November 2023, former United Kingdom prime minister Rishi Sunak gathered the world’s leading minds at Bletchley Park, U.K., for the 2023 Global AI Safety Summit. The timing of this meeting proved crucial as countries compete for dominance in the … Continue reading