The island is facing the harshest economic conditions since the 1990s, prompting 224,000 people to leave in 12 months.
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South Africa’s foreign policy under Ramaphosa emphasises economic diplomacy and ‘progressive internationalism’, which promotes global equity and ending the dominance of the global north.
Despite decades of progress on nonproliferation, Russia’s new threats of nuclear strikes bring to mind that convincing countries to reduce their nuclear weapons has long been very difficult.
Cuba is acting on the scientific fact that humanity will be safest when all who can be vaccinated are vaccinated. It is following the science and earning its trusted reputation.
A military historian and U.S. Army veteran explains how wars are not easy to win – something political leaders often forget when looking at the calculus of conflict.
Some economic sanctions may violate international law principles, including those the sanctions are intended to enforce. They may therefore undermine the very legal regimes Canadians champion.
Attacking your own side and blaming your foe has a long history and a firm grip on the popular imagination. But the internet makes it difficult to pull off – and less desirable.
Attacking your own side and blaming your foe has a long history and a firm grip on the popular imagination. But the internet makes it difficult to pull off – and less desirable.
South Africans are led by a dithering president at the helm of an inept political party which has already passed its sell by date.
The country appears to have created two highly protective jabs – though rigorous data on their testing still needs to be seen.
Cuba has handled COVID well, but sanctions and economic uncertainty are causing unrest among some sections of society.
After Fidel Castro took power, government plans to build new housing, schools and factories were hindered by sanctions and supply chain issues, forcing architects to come up with creative solutions.
Canadian economist David Card won the Nobel Prize in economics for demonstrating that large-scale immigration has no effect on the wages of native-born workers. In doing so, he’s challenged Economics 101.
Havana syndrome has spread to government officials around the world and stumped doctors for years. Despite news of mysterious attacks, evidence suggests mass psychogenic illness may be the true cause.
COVID-19 might have hit Pacific nations harder had it not been for Cuba’s long-standing policy of international medical diplomacy and cooperation.
An economist who once worked in Cuban’s Finance Ministry explains what caused the economic crisis and other problems fueling discontent.
Cuba: It’s complicated.
Hardship is driving Cubans out on to the streets. A lot of the economic woe is due to US foreign policy.
Experts explain the recent history behind the rare public outpouring of anger in Cuba.
Various strategies are being pursued to boost worldwide vaccine coverage.
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