There are many strategies world powers use to get what they want on the global stage. Economically, they can make trade agreements or investments conditional on taking particular policy actions, withhold foreign aid, or threaten to impose sanctions.
Puerto Rico's economy has benefited greatly from the global success of reggaeton music, especially in the field of tourism, where it has improved revenue, increased cross-cultural exchange, and improved the island's appeal as a popular travel destination.
For food distributors in the US, it is much cheaper to make their products in an overly unnatural manner than to maintain a slow farming structure. It is also faster, making the market of consumers larger and the output levels of food higher.
When analysing the level of development in countries, an often-mentioned case is the comparison between the United States and Mexico, two former colonies, both of which had a starting point after gaining independence. The question is, how, being neighbours, did the Americans achieve much higher levels of human development than their Latin neighbours during the interwar period and especially in the last 70 years?
In light of the upcoming American presidential election and the potential reinstatement of former President Trump, it becomes increasingly important to look at the significance of an often overlooked component of U.S. federal spending, the International Affairs Budget.
How many times have you looked at the tag of a piece of clothing in a store and saw “Made in Bangladesh”? From producing things like T-shirts to jeans to many other simple clothing apparels, the country has been applauded by the international community for the way it has harnessed the power of the industry to employ millions of people, especially women, and drastically reduce extreme poverty domestically.
Protests erupted throughout Georgia after the government suspended EU membership talks until 2028, demanding democratic reforms and closer EU ties. As a country with a population of 3.7 million, its stability and sovereignty are critical in the region. Following the government's decision to halt EU membership negotiations until 2028, Georgia has seen a rise in protests and political unrest in recent weeks. At nationwide rallies in Tbilisi, thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets to demand democratic reforms and renewed commitment to the EU. Georgia's long history of protecting its stability, and sovereignty, and efforts to strengthen its links with the West are highlighted by the government's efforts to handle this crisis.
President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea unexpectedly declared martial law in the country for the first time in 50 years, prohibiting political activities...
