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The Effects of Political Scandal
Whether it is tax evasion or sexual harassment, political scandals expose unethical behavior and corruption in public life. Some, like…
Peace Talks and the Political Economy of Peace
Peace talks are the cornerstone of addressing armed conflict. They have led to the settlement of more conflicts than any…
What is a State of Emergency?
A state of emergency is a situation in which a government has the power to put through policies it normally…
The Evidence Against Regime Change
Whether you’re concerned about the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela or you oppose the idea of US intervention in general, you…
Diplomacy – A Key Foreign Policy Tool
Diplomacy is a practice by which a government influences the actions of other governments through nonviolent tactics such as dialogue…
Global Affairs at Sacred Heart University
Global affairs is the study of the complex processes that link nations, economies, societies, cultures and people as they confront…
Understanding Economic Growth
Economic growth means more money, goods and services are available to the citizens of a country. Economic growth can come…
What Is National News?
National news is a type of journalism that covers events and issues of national significance. These stories are commonly reported…
How a Government Shutdown Affects Us
In much of the world, government shutdown is bad news – the kind of thing that comes from revolution, invasion…