Brian Wood

Rodrigo Duterte - a President with no constraints on his speech nor his policy actions. President of the Philippines, Duterte has degraded the integrity of the office of the President and undermined democratic norms in the Philippines. His…
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Venezuela's financial situation has worsened even further; in 2016, the economy has shrunk by 10% and inflation rose to 475%, severely diminishing the purchasing power of the average citizen. Hardship is rampant throughout Venezuela, and…
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Controversy regarding the legitimacy and strength of the presidency of Bolivia soared when a resignation letter from President Evo Morales arrived on social media. The speculation quickly dissipated as the public discovered that it was a…
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The post-Obama period will be crucial in terms of securing and consolidating the positive economic growth that has developed in the past 8 years. The United States' economy has returned to its pre-recession size, with a robust job market…
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On October 21st, 2016 South Africa decided to withdraw from the International Criminal Court following Burundi’s decision earlier that week. In the midst of increasing criticism and accusations of anti-African bias, the International…
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With a multi-ethnic and diversified population in terms of religion, the political systems in Malaysia are crucial in maintaining any semblance of co-operation and order. This same sense of order is under threat by violent discourse on the…
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