Zambia sacks minister over claims UK aid cash was embezzled
Summary After claims made by Africa Confidential, a news journal, alleged that up to $4.7m (£3.5m) in aid payments may have been embezzled in Zambia; …
Blog
Palestinians File Claim Against US at UN Court Over Jerusalem Embassy Move
Summary In November 2012, the UN General Assembly recognized the Palestinian Authority as a “non-member observer state.”This allowed the Palestinians to join UN bodies …
The Global Competitiveness Report 2018
Summary The World Economic Forum published a report on the competitiveness of 140 economies worldwide on October 16, which assesses the factors that would influence …
What Are the Consequences of the Trump Administration’s Recent Treaty Withdrawal?
Summary The Trump Administration has announced plans to withdraw from multiple international treaties including the Paris Climate Agreements, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), …
China Cancels High-Level Security Talks With the U.S.
Summary A significant annual security meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has been canceled by China. Several point to the increasingly cold …
Remarks by Vice President Pence on the Administration’s Policy Toward China
Summary On October 4, 2018, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence gave a harshly worded speech accusing China of interfering elections by swaying American public opinion …
India Signs S-400 Deal with Russia Sidestepping US Opposition
Summary India and Russia signed a $5 billion deal that will see New Delhi buy an S-400 air defense system from Moscow. The deal was …
Melania Trump’s sunny message in Africa at odds with US policy
Summary On her first solo trip abroad as first lady, Melania Trump wants to promote her “Be Best” campaign and highlight women’s and children’s health …
Interpol Chief Was China’s Pride. His Fall Exposes the Country’s Dark Side
Summary Last year in Beijing, President Xi Jinping expressed China’s support of international law enforcement to 1,000 members of Interpol at their general assembly. …
Electric cars cast growing shadow on profits
Summary The promotion of electric cars is jeopardized by its incompetent of making profits in the European market. With the effort of reducing carbon emission …