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Climate Change effect on Africa’s Agriculture
Agriculture is an important part of the economic growth in Africa, and the effects of climate change can generate significant instability in economic growth via the alteration of agricultural economies. This article aims to further dive into how climate change affects African nations and poses a challenge as well as looking at the way forward in dealing with this issue of climate change in Africa through adaptation.
Ecuador Prison Riots: How Did We Get Here?
As a result of a string of gang-linked riots, more than 300 people were killed inside Ecuador prisons in 2021. How did it escalate this far?
Can Civic Tech Flip the Script of Youth Participation in Elections in the SADC Region?
Youth support for the democracy project has been waning over the years evidenced by voter apathy. It is therefore incumbent upon governments and other stakeholders to maximise civic tech tools to influence and attract this demography to vote or compete for political office, as part of the measures to strengthen democracy in the SADC region.
North Korea’s Missile Testing During the Russia-Ukraine War
During unprecedented times of uncertainty in Eastern Europe, North Korean nuclear testing does not abate. With the threat of nuclear escalation higher than ever before, North Korea’s quest for long-range missiles continues to threaten the stability of the world order.
The False Dilemma Between State or Market
How we can understand the current socio-economic governance? Is only the private sector the main economic vector? The globalization has multiplied and strengthened economic, social, political, and environmental agendas, risks, and potential coordinations, but which should be the role of the State in this context?
Burkina Faso Coup and the Sahel Militant Domino Effect
In Burkina Faso, the military seized power in the cities of Ouagadougou, Kaya, and Ouahigouya. While the phrases “military coup” and “public jubilation” may seem an odd pairing to western ears, in the capital city of Ouagadougou, hundreds took to the streets in celebration.
Reform or Bust: Mercosur at 31
Although Mercosur might have had some important economic victories during its 31st year of existence, the truth is that the bloc is still entangled with too much infighting and bad blood. Mercosur is due for a major overhaul if it wants to regain its relevancy.
Uncle Nick: The New American Friend
The Ukrainian war skyrocketed the oil and gas prices, pushing the US inflation.
President Biden, as a pragmatic Democrat, started to revive the commercial relations with Venezuela, putting at stake his reputation on human rights.
[ANALYSIS] The Entropy and Multiplication of Risks: The Last Period of Globalization?
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How could we explain the last phase of the current globalization period? Does the slowdown in global trade, and the proliferation of climatic, health, economic and productive risks have something to do with it?
[ANALYSIS] Deadly Greed: The Impact of Illegal Gold Mining in Peru
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Though not unique to Peru, illegal gold mining in southeastern Peru has been perniciously impacting the local environment for nearly three decades and the damage is increasingly far-reaching.