How Informal Institutions Derail Gender Equality in Ghana and South Africa
By Diana Højlund Madsen and Amanda Gouws
Only a quarter of parliamentary seats across the world are occupied by women. In Africa, this figure masks a very uneven...
US Stagflation: The Global Risk of 2022
By Dr. Dan Steinbock
Until recently, the US Fed ignored America’s soaring inflation. Due to its belated response, the consequent risks will penalize the ailing...
Kenya’s Tourism Industry – a Haven for Investors and Visitors Alike
In 2019, the number of tourist arrivals in Kenya was at an all-time high, totalling well over two million. Although that number dipped considerably...
TIAFI Community Centre Helps Syrian Refugees Rebuild Their Lives in Turkey’s Izmir
By Katarzyna Rybarczyk
Izmir, Turkey’s third largest city, is home to around 200,000 Syrian refugees. For years they have been trying to adapt and integrate...
Facebook: Latest Court Case Shows How Europe is Clamping Down on Big Tech
By Renaud Foucart
Facebook’s approach to users’ data has just been dealt a major blow from the European court of justice (ECJ). In an answer to a...
European Property Market Continues Its Surprising Boom
Just over a decade ago, the world saw an economic crisis and nations and businesses have had to work hard to claw back to solid footing....
Five Ways the Internet Era has Changed British English – New Research
By Vaclav Brezina
The dramatic changes in technology over the past 20 or so years, from the internet to the smartphone and digital assistants like...
What Americans Can Learn from Other Cultures About the Language of Gratitude
By Jeremy David Engels and Elaine Hsieh
Families and friends traditionally gather to express gratitude during this time of year. Many also participate in acts...
Common Causes of Unemployment and How to Solve It
Unemployment can be very problematic, especially if you have responsibilities like a mortgage and children. If one doesn’t have savings, then unexpected unemployment can...
‘Squid Game’ Highlights Plight of South Korean Workers Sacrificed for Nation’s Economic Gain
By Greg Sharzer & Sudol Kang
Critics have noted that Squid Game is a critique of capitalism and inequality. Creator Hwang Dong-Hyuk has said it’s about how people go deeply into...
