What the United Nations Actually Does
The United Nations is a forum where nearly every country in the world meets to manage shared problems. This explainer covers its main…
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International affairs, diplomacy, conflict and the forces shaping the global order.
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Africa's Economic Story: A Continent That Defies Simple Narratives
Africa is often described as a uniform story of poverty or of opportunity. The reality is more complex. Here is what the data shows about…
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Taiwan: Why This Island Has Become a Geopolitical Flashpoint
Taiwan sits at the centre of the most significant geopolitical tension of the 21st century. Here is why it matters so much and what the key…
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North Korea: How the Kim Regime Has Survived for 75 Years
North Korea is the world's most isolated state and has defied predictions of its collapse for decades. Here is how the regime maintains…
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How the EU Works: A Guide to Europe's Most Complex Institution
The European Union is often described as an economic bloc, but it is far more complex than that. Here is how it makes decisions and why it…
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How International Trade Works
International trade is the exchange of goods and services across borders. Here is why countries trade, how comparative advantage works…
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What Is GDP? A Plain-English Guide
GDP is the total value of everything a country produces in a period, and the headline gauge of the economy's size. Here is how it is…
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Punjab by-polls: Notices served on minister, SAPM for 'violating' election code of conduct
Punjab by-polls: Notices served on minister, SAPM for 'violating' election code of conduct. A world report from Daily Junction.
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27th Amendment empowers FCC to hear all constitutional cases: minister
27th Amendment empowers FCC to hear all constitutional cases: minister. A world report from Daily Junction.
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