What Is the United Nations? How the UN Works and Why It Often Fails
The UN has 193 member states and aims to maintain peace, but the Security Council veto means it often cannot act — here's how it works and…
Liam Chen
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#International Relations
Stories tagged “International Relations”.
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G7 vs G20: What's the Difference and Why Do They Both Exist?
The G7 and G20 are both clubs of powerful countries that meet to discuss the global economy — but they have different members, different…
Liam Chen
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What Is the Commonwealth? The 56-Nation Club and the UK's Role
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 countries, most of them former British colonies — but what does membership actually mean…
Liam Chen
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Ukraine War in 2026: Where the Conflict Stands and What Matters for Europe
Three years after Russia's full-scale invasion, the conflict in Ukraine continues to reshape European security. Here's what's happening and…
Liam Chen
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What Is Soft Power in Global Affairs?
Soft power is the ability to get what you want through attraction and persuasion rather than force or payment. This explainer covers how it…
Liam Chen
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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…
Liam Chen
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NATO's Nordic Expansion: How Russia's War Drove Finland and Sweden Into the Alliance
Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO in 2023-24 represents the most significant expansion of the alliance in decades. Two countries that…
Liam Chen
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Economic Sanctions Explained
Economic sanctions are restrictions one country or group imposes to pressure another to change its behaviour. Here are the main types, how…
Liam Chen
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