The growing escalation of climate change gives no choice but for the necessity of a global green shift through the use of renewable energy and sustainable practices. To facilitate this transition, countries publish a critical mineral list to guide policy … Continue reading
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Le duel des géants : Pétroyuan menace l’hégémonie du pétrodollar
Le pétrole, souvent qualifié d’« or noir », occupe une place centrale dans la géopolitique mondiale. Sa maîtrise et son contrôle déterminent non seulement la prospérité économique d’un pays, mais aussi son influence et sa puissance sur la scène internationale. … Continue reading
La France, Passerelle décisive entre la Chine et les Etats-Unis
Depuis le début du deuxième mandat de Xi Jinping, les relations sino-françaises connaissent une période que l’on pourrait qualifier de lune de miel. Non seulement les deux acteurs ont des intérêts en commun (lutter contre l’hégémonie économique des Etats-Unis, promouvoir … Continue reading
L’hypocrisie Américaine dans son Discours Environnemental
Quel est le plus grand défi auquel est confrontée notre génération ? Le changement climatique.
En raison de l’accroissement des émissions de gaz à effet de serre dues à l’activité humaine, la température moyenne de la planète a augmenté de … Continue reading
Higher Education for Women in Afghanistan: A Sensitive Subject
The war on women’s rights and bodies has been ongoing for decades, but in some places, the battle is worse than in others. On December 20, 2022, another heavy loss occurred in the progression of women’s rights as the Taliban … Continue reading
Lessons from Botswana’s Misrepresented Development
Investigating Botswana's success with development can reveal its nuanced history and warn us about what lessons to take from it, especially considering that policies which work in certain contexts may fail in others.
In U.S.-Cuba Relations, Both Sides Must Reform
Many have denounced the counterproductive nature of American foreign policy towards Cuba and its people. In fact, the policy remains one of the most nonsensical and severe policies of the United States, one passed on through numerous administrations out of … Continue reading
The COVID-19 Pandemic: Spreading but Not Travelling
Globally, the negative repercussions of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have been experienced by numerous sectors that contribute to the world’s economy, including international travel and tourism. Border closures and restrictions regarding non-essential travel in an attempt to contain the virus heavily affected such travel rates and the accompanying industries within these sectors, resulting in millions of jobs lost, a decline in tourism, and a substantial loss in the GDP - both worldwide and within nations.
From The Sick Man of Asia To Economic Miracle: China’s Poverty Alleviation Program
Reflecting on the 40 years of exploration, it is clear that China uses its unique approach of centralized management, intensive and targeted goals, and strategically adapts to local conditions to transform from an insignificant global economic competitor to the second-largest economy in the world.
The Consequences of Fast-Fashion in the Global South
Today, eco-colonialism is a major consequence of fast fashion practices stemming from the fatal environmental and the social consequences.