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China and Bitcoins: A Complicated Relationship
Cryptocurrency, a form of digital currency using cryptography, is on the rise due to its two main characteristics:…
The Value of Pragmatism: Challenges and Opportunities…
The Eurozone’s imperfect monetary union eats away at the political and social project of the EU as a whole. As…
The Controversy of Used Clothing: East African-US Trade…
On October 12th the New York Times brought the discussion of second hand clothing in East Africa to the mainstream.…
The Northwest Passage and Canada’s Claim to the…
“The People of Canada to-day are being taxed to pay interest on millions of dollars of fictitious capital”.
-Sir…
Holding the WTO Hostage: A Risky Gamble
The World Trade Organization (WTO), with its 164 members, is the largest trade agreement in the world. The function…
A Tale of Two Cities: Bridging the Gap Between Canada-US…
Spanning the short distance between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan, the Ambassador Bridge is among the few…
London Bans Uber, Opposing Its Post-Brexit “Open for…
Uber, the San Francisco-based ride-hailing service, is set to lose its license to operate in London, following its…
Will Venezuela Bite on Bitcoin?
According to the United States Federal Reserve, the ideal inflation rate in a given year is 2%. However,…
The 19th Communist Party Congress: A Test for Xi Jinping
In mid-October, about 2,300 delegates will gather in Beijing for the 19th Party Congress. Held every 5 years, the…
Harvey, Irma, and the Implications of High-Risk Gambling
It’s September 10th in Florida. Evacuations have taken place, reporters are feverishly on their feet, Irma is about…
What does Kenya’s New Railway Mean for OBOR?
China’s increasingly large footprint in Africa has generated both optimism and fear. The debate over whether China…
Russian Anti-Corruption Protests Highlight the Economic…
While Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election continues to dominate American politics, Russian…