by Windear | Aug 13, 2026 | Economics, Politics, Trading
Trade values hit a record in the first half of 2026 while trade volumes are forecast to grow at less than half last year’s rate. The gap between those two numbers is the story. Executive summary Two numbers describe the first half of 2026. UNCTAD puts global...
by Windear | Nov 13, 2024 | Politics, Trading
Two of the most forceful players in world trade and policy-making are the United States and the European Union. Although their alliance is based on same democratic values and economic interests, policy differences—especially on trade, climate, and digital...
by Windear | Oct 25, 2024 | Health, Human Sciences
War has long shaped the course of human history, affecting not only political boundaries and economies but also deeply influencing the very fabric of population dynamics. While death and displacement during conflicts are obvious markers of the human toll, the broader...
by Windear | Feb 21, 2024 | Economics, Politics
Recent years have witnessed a troubling increase in the frequency and severity of conflicts across the globe. Data from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED) demonstrates this concerning reality, with over half of the world’s population...