The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (2025)
Content, Debates, and Implications 1. Introduction On 4 July 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful…
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The Scottish Independence Referendum
The Scottish Independence Referendum: Historical Causes, Political Stakeholders, Consequences, and Global Implications Abstract The debate surrounding Scottish independence remains one…
India’s Bureaucratic Reforms (1991)
India’s Bureaucratic Reforms (1991): Liberalisation and Economic Growth Introduction India’s economic liberalisation in 1991 marked a watershed moment in the…
Russia’s Government Restructuring (1990s)
Russia’s Government Restructuring (1990s): Economic and Political Transformation Introduction In the aftermath of the Soviet Union’s dissolution in 1991, Russia…
The United Kingdom’s Austerity Measures (2010s)
The United Kingdom’s Austerity Measures (2010s): Economic and Social Impact Introduction In the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis,…
The Reagan Administration’s Deregulation Efforts
The Reagan Administration’s Deregulation Efforts: Economic and Governance Implications Abstract The Reagan administration’s economic policies during the 1980s marked a…
The Crimean War (1853–1856)
The Crimean War (1853–1856): A Precursor to Modern Russian Expansionism Abstract The Crimean War (1853–1856) was one of the most…
The Armenia–Azerbaijan Conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh
The Armenia–Azerbaijan Conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh: Historical Dispute, Regional Tensions, and Prospects for Peace Introduction The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan…
The Russia–Ukraine Conflict
The Russia–Ukraine Conflict: Historical Legacy, Geopolitical Stakes, and Prospects for Resolution Introduction The Russia–Ukraine conflict, reignited by Russia’s full-scale invasion…
Historical Conflicts Comparable to the Russia–Ukraine War
Historical Conflicts Comparable to the Russia–Ukraine War: Strategic Lessons from Afghanistan, Kosovo, and Crimea Introduction The Russia–Ukraine war has reshaped…
Historical Parallels to the Russia–Ukraine War
Historical Parallels to the Russia–Ukraine War: Strategic Motives, Global Reactions, and Lessons from the Past AbstractThe Russian invasion of Ukraine…
Greenland’s Exit from the EEC
Greenland’s Exit from the EEC: Causes, Consequences, and Global Implications Introduction In 1985, Greenland became the first region to withdraw…
Algeria’s Independence from France
Algeria’s Independence from France: Causes, Consequences, and Global Implications Introduction The independence of Algeria in 1962 marked the end of…
The Dissolution of the Soviet Union
The Dissolution of the Soviet Union: Causes, Consequences, and Global Implications Introduction The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991…
The Czech-Slovak Split
The Czech-Slovak Split: Causes, Consequences, and Global Implications Introduction The peaceful separation of Czechoslovakia in 1993, often called the Velvet…
Sovereign Separations in Comparative Perspective
Sovereign Separations in Comparative Perspective: Political, Economic, and Social Dimensions Abstract Sovereignty separations have played a significant role in reshaping…
Taiwan’s Sovereignty Dispute
Taiwan’s Sovereignty Dispute: Historical Claims, Political Tensions, and Global Implications Introduction The sovereignty of Taiwan remains one of the most…
Crimea’s Annexation by Russia
Crimea’s Annexation by Russia: Historical Claims, Political Crisis, and Global Ramifications Introduction The 2014 annexation of Crimea by the Russian…
Singapore’s Separation from Malaysia
Singapore’s Separation from Malaysia: Historical Context, Political Divide, and Economic Transformation Introduction Singapore’s separation from Malaysia on 9 August 1965…
East Germany’s Integration into West Germany
East Germany’s Integration into West Germany: Historical Context, Political Transition, and Socioeconomic Impact Introduction The reintegration of East Germany (German…
Macau’s Reintegration with China
Macau’s Reintegration with China: A Peaceful Transition under ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Introduction The reintegration of Macau into the People’s…
Contested Sovereignty and Asymmetric Autonomy
Contested Sovereignty and Asymmetric Autonomy: A Comparative Study of Subnational Movements and State Responses Abstract This article explores the complex…
Greenland’s Autonomy and Path to Independence
Greenland’s Autonomy and Path to Independence: Historical and Strategic Implications Introduction Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark,…
Hong Kong’s Autonomy and Beijing’s Control
Hong Kong’s Autonomy and Beijing’s Control: Historical and Strategic Implications Introduction Hong Kong’s evolving political status represents a critical case…
Kosovo’s Independence and the Serbia Dispute
Kosovo’s Independence and the Serbia Dispute: Historical and Strategic Implications Introduction Kosovo’s declaration of independence from Serbia in 2008 remains…
Catalonia’s Sovereignty Movement
Catalonia’s Sovereignty Movement: Historical and Strategic Implications Introduction Catalonia’s push for independence has emerged as one of Europe’s most significant…
Québec’s Sovereignty Debate
Québec’s Sovereignty Debate: Historical and Strategic Implications Introduction The question of Québec’s independence remains a cornerstone of Canadian politics, shaping…
Strategic and Economic Implications of the China–Taiwan Conflict
Cross-Strait Tensions and Global Power Shifts: Strategic and Economic Implications of the China–Taiwan Conflict Introduction The China–Taiwan conflict represents one…
The China–Hong Kong Conflict
The China–Hong Kong Conflict: Historical Roots, Causes, and Global Implications Introduction The evolving conflict between the People’s Republic of China…
Brexit and Its Aftermath
Brexit and Its Aftermath: Causes, Consequences, and Global Repercussions Introduction Brexit—the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union following the…
The India–Pakistan Conflict
The India–Pakistan Conflict: Historical Roots, Geopolitical Dynamics, and Prospects for Resolution Introduction The India–Pakistan conflict stands as one of the…
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE): An Analysis of Governance, Economic Impact, and Prospective Trajectories Introduction The Department of Government…
Tariff Policies under Donald Trump
Tariff Policies under Donald Trump: An Analysis of Economic Nationalism and Global Reactions Abstract This article critically examines the role…