Gas prices are rising again, reaching their highest level in four years on April 28. Around the same time, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced it would leave the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), signaling plans to increase oil production. At...
The Middle East conflict has entered a critical new phase. After 38 days of fighting involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, a temporary two-week ceasefire was announced on April 7. While this pause in fighting offers a moment of relief, the situation remains...
Venezuela’s story over the past decade has been complex, consequential, and deeply human. Recent developments involving former President Nicolás Maduro have once again brought Venezuela into the global spotlight, raising questions about accountability, governance, and...
Venezuela has been in crisis for more than a decade. Recent events have intensified global focus on the country’s political future, economic challenges, and far-reaching implications for governance and civic institutions. Below are five key takeaways that set the...
When we hear about trade deals in the news, we often picture tariff battles or headlines about lost manufacturing jobs. But today’s trade agreements are massive, intricate frameworks that reach deep into how countries do business, governing everything from digital...
Trade can feel abstract, until you realize it’s all around you. The United States imports vast amounts of food, energy, machinery, and consumer goods from around the world while exporting everything from cars to software. These trade flows may seem random but they...
