politics
Politics does not dictate our collective cultural mindset as much as it simply reflects it; We've got to look in the mirror sometimes, and we've got one.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan: The controversial leader and his impact on Türkiye
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has been the undisputed leader of Turkish politics for the past 20 years. Despite having survived a dark and bizarre coup, tampering with the Constitution and chaotic economic policy that has devastated the country and devalued the lira, the Turks continue to bet on Erdogan. Under his leadership, Turkey has gone from being a tolerant Islamic democracy and an example of moderation to becoming an uncomfortable partner for both the European Union and NATO. Some consider that we are before the prelude to a new autocracy at the gates of Europe, while others see this as Turkey's final break with the West.
Violence and tensions in Kosovo: A call for peace and international cooperation
After the day of riots, the authorities in Shrekham have decided not to take any more risks. NATO peacekeepers have been deployed on the streets of the city, especially near the municipal buildings, which still bear the marks of the violence that took place recently.
Rising espionage accusations and restrictions in China raise concern among international companies
Applause and music mark the beginning of the story that takes place at the end of March 2023. Hiroshiyama, a 50-year-old executive who worked for Estelas Pharma, a major pharmaceutical company in Japan, disappears on his last day in China after having worked there for 20 years. He soon finds out that he was detained by Chinese police and accused of espionage, thus becoming the 18th Japanese to be detained for this reason since 2015.
Same president, same economic problems
Over the course of the past two decades, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's rise to power in Turkey has been accompanied by a striking devaluation of the country's currency, the lira. Shockingly, the lira has lost approximately 90% of its value against the US dollar during Erdogan's tenure. This drastic decline has had dire consequences, particularly in the form of rampant inflation, which has wreaked havoc on the Turkish economy.
Ronit BatraPublished 11 months ago in The SwampThe dominance of the dollar in the global financial system: Challenges and prospects for the future
The offensive against the dominance of the dollar has gained strength in recent times. Over the years, the end of the dollar as the international hegemonic currency has been repeatedly announced, but so far it has never materialized. However, this time things could be different. The dollar has been the foundation of the global financial and trading system since the Bretton Woods agreements in 1944, but more and more countries, especially dictatorships and emerging economies, are beginning to fear the consequences of relying heavily on this currency.
Impact of Western Sanctions and the War in Ukraine: Economic Challenges for Russia
maybe you will ask yourself: What effect have Western sanctions had on the Russian economy after 15 months of invasion in Ukraine?
The United States and its growing debt: Is its financial hegemony at risk?
The United States faces a growing debt that exceeds 100% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Despite this, spending on health and weapons force the country to continue borrowing. Democrats and Republicans were negotiating to raise the debt ceiling yet again, raising the question of whether the United States is trapped in a debt spiral. Although the country is the heart of the global financial system thanks to the dominance of the dollar, there is a limit to issuing debt without consequences.
African IMF & Loan Indebted Governments Can't Overtax Citizens You're Creating a Recipe for Anarchy
Tuesday, May 30 2023 By: TB Obwoge I was casually checking on a friend in Kenya, he's been encouraging me, begging me actually, to return to the country I left in 2020. I've been telling him I would but watching the news of the economic issues in Kenya is very worrisome.
IwriteMywrongsPublished 11 months ago in The SwampPresident's First Priority? Aliens from Outer Space
January 21st (Las Vegas, NV) – When last seen by the public, the brand-new President of the United States of America was boarding Air Force One to an unknown destination. In the hours beforehand, the President had disrupted the Inauguration Ceremony by ending the festivities and announcing ten new Executive Orders. While the world was still reeling from those massive shifts in internationalism, security, nuclear armaments, terrorism, and expansionism, the President set sights on the next most important thing...
Nigeria politics
Chapter 1: Nigeria at Independence: Foundations of a Political Landscape Chapter 2: Pre- and Post-Colonial Political Movements: Shaping Nigerian Politics
TOWOLAWI TUNDEPublished 11 months ago in The SwampAfrican Nations Need to Punish Sex Criminals esp. Catholic Priests, Passport Bros, Clergy & Rapists
Saturday, 27 May 2023 By: TB Obwoge Countries on the African continent have not gone the Archdiocese for the Catholic Priests who've sexually molested, raped (defiled) and impregnating children. Western Countries have taken reports from citizens that were sexually assaulted when they were children, by their priests.
IwriteMywrongsPublished 11 months ago in The SwampThe New Silk Road Part 1
Introduction: The People's Republic of China has experienced impressive growth in recent decades, becoming the world's great factory and aspiring to rival the United States. His ambition is not just limited to the economy, however, as China also seeks to play a prominent political role on the world stage. In this two-part article, we'll explore one particular aspect of Chinese strategy: the New Silk Road, a massive infrastructure project that seeks to spread Chinese influence across the globe. In this first part, we will see the historical background and the evolution of the project, as well as its main objective.