Argentina have just elected former Chief of the Cabinet Alberto Fernandez as its president, succeeding the defeated Mauricio Macri. With 48.1% of the vote, in other presidential systems Fernandez would head to a run-off ballot along with Macri who got 40.4%. However, in Argentina, this … Continue readingARGENTINE ELECTION – RISE OF FERNANDEZ AND RETURN OF KIRCHNER
HOW WRONG WILL THE POLLS BE THIS TIME? To those of us who are more familiar with international politics, it should be common knowledge that the Canadian federal elections are coming up and that given recent history political polls can no longer be relied upon. … Continue readingTHE CANADIAN FEDERAL ELECTION
The world was shocked when US President, Donald Trump, announced his hasty decision to withdraw US troops from northern Syria on October 6th. This follows a phone call with President Trump and Turkish-President Erdogan where Trump made the decision to step back and allow Turkey … Continue readingIT STARTED WITH A PHONE CALL
“The dollar is our currency, but your problem.” John ConnallyUS Treasury Secretary, Nixon Administration1971-72 Although Connally’s statement was made nearly half a century ago, it is still especially relevant in today’s global economy. While the US Dollar may not hold an official title, it is … Continue readingTHE DOLLAR – OUR CURRENCY BUT YOUR PROBLEM
EDITORIAL – As another day passes, it seems more likely that Donald Trump will be impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives. The current scandal regarding the President’s involvement in asking the Ukrainian Government to assist in digging up dirt on his political opponent Joe … Continue readingIMPEACHMENT AHEAD: TRUMP’S UKRAINE MOMENT
BY HAMAH HOSEN- In the past 9 months, Sudan has been characterised by civil unrest, mass demonstrations, and power struggles. Fast forward to the current, the African Union has lifted its suspension of Sudan, Mr. Bashir has finally been removed as the leader and is … Continue readingSUDAN- A NEW CHAPTER?
“There’s a lot of guilt in that. Some cocoa farmer worked very hard to pay his taxes so I can go to school.” Those are the words of Dr George Ofori-Amanfo, an associate professor of paediatric cardiology in an American hospital. But America isn’t Dr … Continue readingTHE WEST IS STEALING THE WORLD’S DOCTORS
On December 2018, the Australian government passed the Assistance and Access Act 2018, a controversial law requiring technology companies to allow security agencies and the police to access encrypted messages of Australians. This law is the first in the world to have such reach and … Continue readingDATA ENCRYPTION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT – A STARTLING ADVANCEMENT
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The hot topic around government, finance, and investment circles is sustainability, and no where is this more important than in Southeast Asia where ASEAN is trying to walk the fine line of development which is environmentally and economically sustainable.. Southeast Asia is a region that … Continue readingLOOKING TO THE FUTURE: GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IN SE-ASIA