Tag: Politics
United Nations: A Brief History
The United Nations (UN) is one of the most significant global institutions, created with the mission of maintaining peace, promoting human rights, and fostering international cooperation. The idea for its existence began after the First World War, but came into fruition after the second in 1945. The League of Nations The UN’s story begins with…
How will Trump’s Second Presidency Affect the Economy?
Inflation and Tariffs One of the main concerns for voters is how the president will deal with inflation. Trump has promised to ‘defeat’ inflation in the coming years, yet has also made a firm stand on raising tariffs for imported goods. He proposes a 10% tariff on all goods entering the US, with a 60%…
Why the United States Hasn’t Adopted Electronic Voting
The Current State of US Voting Systems The United States primarily relies on paper-based voting systems, with only a limited implementation of electronic machines for voting in some jurisdictions. While many modern societies are increasingly digital, the US voting infrastructure remains predominantly traditional, raising questions about why electronic voting hasn’t been widely adopted. Security Concerns:…
Labour’s £40bn Tax Hike: What the Autumn Budget Means for You
Chancellor of Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered a speech highlighting the key points in the new budget for the last fiscal quarter of 2024. The announcement marks the first major financial statement released by the new Labour government led by Sir Kier Starmer. For further information not covered in this summary, the government have detailed the…
Undressing Starmer’s Pricey Clothing Donations
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and several other cabinet Ministers such as Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Angela Rayner, Deputy Prime Minister have admitted to accepting high-value clothing freebies from party donors like Lord Alli. Starmer admitted that he accepted clothes and other fashion items valued at over £18,000. Furthermore, Angela Rayner…
Is Vietnam Poised to be the Next Big Manufacturing Hub?
Basic Current Economic Situation In the last decade, Vietnam has become a very fast-growing economy, registering an annual GDP growth of 7.1% in 2018 (highest following the last decade), and a record-high 8.02% growth in 2022. Their average annual growth rate in 1985 was 3.86%. They were the few countries to still produce growth during…