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First Silicon Valley, Now Credit Suisse: A Chain of Bank Collapses

Based on these bank collapses, coupled with all other major economic events, it is easy to say that the financial world is currently staring at an unstable future.

The Global Village is Coming to Segovia!

Next Thursday, April 27th, the Segovian campus will transform into a hub of exploration as booths decorated in traditional ornaments transport community members over the borders of 40 different countries.

Hitler and Stalin – Putin

While many question if it could have been averted entirely, the fact remains that leaders such as Stalin decided to pursue their own interests at the expense of others. The non-aggression pact signed by Germany and the Soviet Union resulted in the division of Europe and the deaths of countless people.

Is it time to ban meat?

It is vital that we reduce meat consumption to meet climate change mitigation targets. However, outright bans probably wouldn’t last long due to political backlash.

OPEC+ fires its last cartridges

Ultimately, OPEC is firing its last bullets before oil takes its downward spiral. Yet, they will be expensive bullets and not without consequences.

Nixon, Fear, & Failure

As we can see, despite his successful academic and political career, Nixon's trauma of failure continued to grow, culminating in his defeat in the 1960 presidential debate against the charismatic and young John F. Kennedy.

Iraq, 20 Years Later

March 2023 marked 20 years since the invasion of Iraq. Since US troops entered the country two decades ago, Iraq has been plagued with ineffective economic institutions, social unrest and political instability.

Moving Beyond Political Stereotypes of School Shooters

In an era of polarised politics, it has been the norm to assess an individual's conduct based on their political choices, and as a result, we have ignored other aspects, such as mental health concerns, bullying, and drug use, that contribute to gun violence.

Are Nobel Peace Prize Winners Truly Noble?

The question of whether Nobel Peace Prize winners are truly noble is a complex and contentious one. Figures such as Barack Obama, Aung San Suu Kyi, Abiy Ahmed, and Henry Kissinger all demonstrate that the actions of laureates can often contradict the values of the prize they receive.

The Future of the US Dollar

Nations have recently begun the process of turning away from the US dollar, leaning towards utilizing more of their own currency, while others lean towards the creation of a new collaborative one.

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The Response of the European Union to Trump’s Tariffs

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