Trade wars, reignited by Trump’s tariffs on China, aim to protect American jobs but risk harming consumers and global supply chains. While free trade has significantly increased GDP per capita, its benefits are uneven. Political resistance remains strong due to concerns over industry losses, exemplifying tensions between neoliberal and dependency theories in global economics.
The proposed dismantling of USAID by President Trump and Elon Musk has ignited debate over humanitarian aid and U.S. foreign policy. Critics argue this neoliberal approach may exacerbate global inequality and instability, disrupting vital aid programs that foster governance and stability, while proponents focus on market-driven solutions. The consequences are already severe, affecting millions.
Haiti is in a state of anarchy, controlled by violent street gangs due to a power vacuum. Factors like historical debts, dictatorial rule, and natural disasters led to poverty and gang recruitment. After the 2010 earthquake, aid mismanagement and lack of leadership worsened conditions. A federation of 12 gangs, led by Jimmy Chérizier, currently holds power, resisting political reestablishment. Efforts to restore order include international intervention and plans for elections in 2026. Despite the chaos, there is still hope for a better future in Haiti.
500 000 more Americans die every year compared to equivalent economies. The death rate in America is higher for several
With global military expenditure at an all time high, the prospects for peace and development are looking bleak!
The United States recently introduced a huge climate change bill which promotes investment in green energy through indirect subsidies. This
Many new nations in the global south struggled to find national unity following independence because of ethnic and religious divisions within their national borders.
Progress towards universal access to clean water has stalled because of climate change and the inability of governments to provide infrastructure.
is the cost of living crisis caused by a growing global middle class pushing up the price of scarce resources?
COP 27 – where 198 nations met to discuss climate change and agreed to do very little about it!