During the last few decades, the U.S. has tried to refine its capacity to apply sanctions effectively. Economic sanctions against perceived enemy states or individuals have become increasingly important as a political tool for the U.S. Sanctions have been implemented against a long list of countries such as Cuba, Sudan Iran, North Korea, Russia, Venezuela,…
If your economy is broken, you can try to fix it, or you can just throw it in the trash and try to build something new from scratch. The latter is the plan the new Argentine president Javier Milei. He is a self-proclaimed anarcho-capitalist and came into office like a wrecking ball. He slashed the…
The 2024 global election calendar is packed, and with geopolitics currently top of mind, many of this year’s elections have geopolitical undertones associated with them. It is worth thinking about how Taiwan’s foreign policy platform and geopolitical relationships with China and the United States will evolve based on the outcome of their recent election. Taking…
A soft landing for the U.S. economy suggests a more resilient outlook for some key international economies. Looking at the closest U.S. trading partners, the 2024 growth forecasts look increasingly positive for the Eurozone, United Kingdom, Canada, and Mexico. The overall global GDP growth is anticipated to be 2.6% in 2024. Firmer global growth will…
The Biden administration’s decision to impose oppressive, burdensome restrictions on developing African countries attempting to advance and lift themselves from poverty, destitution and dependency is concerning. Energy development is at the heart of Africa’s growth challenge. No country can become prosperous and self-reliant without access to affordable and plentiful energy. Energy security is the prerequisite…
