Melania Trump may not attend Donald Trump's address at CPAC
Feb 22, 2021 05:29 am UTC| Politics
Former first lady Melania Trump and former President Donald Trump have been a stark contrast to previous presidents and their spouses as they are not exactly the most visibly affectionate type of couple. Rumors of an...
Why being endowed with oil is not always a boon: the case of Nigeria and Angola
Feb 20, 2021 12:42 pm UTC| Politics
In countries with weak governance institutions, natural resource wealth tends to be a curse instead of a blessing. Where citizens are relatively powerless to hold ruling elites to account, resource wealth undermines...
Mario Draghi: is Italy’s addiction to technocratic leaders a cause for concern?
Feb 20, 2021 12:39 pm UTC| Politics
Italy loves technocrats. The latest proof is the decision to install Mario Draghi, former governor of the Bank of Italy and former president of the European Central Bank, as prime minister. This followed the resignation of...
After Trump, what is the future of the Republican Party?
Feb 20, 2021 12:19 pm UTC| Politics
In the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, seven out of 50 Republican senators voted to convict the former president of inciting insurrection. This has raised more questions than it has answered about where the...
Myanmar's coup might discourage international aid, but donors should adapt, not leave
Feb 20, 2021 11:59 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
In recent years, international donors have poured large amounts of aid into development and peacebuilding programs in Myanmar. But when military forces seized power in a coup earlier this month, the international aid...
World War 3 threat: Germany warns Iran against move to block UN inspection of nuclear arms
Feb 19, 2021 09:53 am UTC| Politics
Despite Irans insistence of its developing a peaceful nuclear program, its tensions with the United States over the aspect have increased fears of a world war 3-type of a situation happening. With Iran warning the US to...
Melania Trump divorce: Ex-FLOTUS pictured with husband Donald Trump amidst rumors of impending split
Feb 19, 2021 08:53 am UTC| Politics
For a long time, there has been a lot of speculation going on regarding the marriage of former first lady Melania Trump and former President Donald Trump and even more so nowadays as they have left the White House. Having...
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