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Not just a corruption case: the South Korean Presidential Scandal
South Koreans were swept off their feet with tidings of possibly the worst political corruption scandal in recent history. Initial reports of Sun-sil Choi, a businesswoman unaffiliated with the government,
Election night: what to watch, hour by hour
A look at the polls to watch on election night in America.
Turkey and current climate of the HDP
On 4 November 2016, two leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (HDP) were arrested. This development is part of a downward spiral in the overall political climate of Turkey, especially
The UK High Court’s Brexit ruling sparks a new war of roses
The UK’s High Court ruled late last week that Parliament must vote to trigger Brexit. Reaction to this ruling has been as divisive as the Brexit vote it
Email scandal has all but erased Clinton debate victories
This is a guest post by Aaron Kall Although Democratic Presidential Nominee Hillary Clinton dominated all three debates to build a solid lead over her Republican rival, Donald Trump, these
Green dreams: Duterte and the Philippine mining industry
Throughout its history, the Philippine mining industry has been defined by its diverse set of political risks relating to governance, inequality, elitism, foreign export and absent contribution towards the country’s
October revelations impact the U.S. election
Living up to the promise of an “October surprise,” October 2016 has realized daily revelations with implications for the U.S. election.
Trump versus Clinton on trade policy
The US 2016 presidential race has been notable for how often both major party candidates have trumpeted trade as a major issue. But just how different are the proposed trade
Is Iran still a siren call for Western economic investment?
The Iranian economy is set for an economic boom, with global powers reinvesting in its industries. However, the US sanctions remain a great deterrent for European and Asian investors. Image
Preparing the XIX CCP party congress
The next big Party Congress – and the beginning of Xi Jinping’s second term – is still a year away, so the decisions taken now will show how strong Xi’s