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Mon, May 29, 2023 | 21:59

Shifting the inflation goalposts

Shifting the inflation goalposts

As the most aggressive wave of monetary tightening in four decades slows the world's largest economies, a growing number of analysts are questioning whether central banks should raise their inflation targets beyond the current 2 percent. After all, is it worth sacrificing growth just to gain an extra inch in the fight against inflation?

2023-05-21 16:10

Kevin McCarthy's embrace of Benjamin Netanyahu ignored his war on Israeli democracy

Kevin McCarthy's embrace of Benjamin Netanyahu ignored his war on Israeli democracy

When Kevin McCarthy visited Israel May 1, he aligned himself with a would-be autocrat who is assaulting Israel's democracy and splitting the country apart.

2023-05-18 16:20

G7 Hiroshima Summit: An opportunity to advance nuclear disarmament

G7 Hiroshima Summit: An opportunity to advance nuclear disarmament

Hiroshima stands as a powerful symbol of both the devastation of war and the potential for prosperity through peace. It stands as a remarkable recovery following the unparalleled destruction caused by the first purposeful use of an atomic bomb in human history - a testament to the resilience of its people.

2023-05-17 16:43

Curing our loneliness epidemic

Curing our loneliness epidemic

There is a loneliness epidemic in the United States, but there are some simple ways we can address it.

2023-05-17 16:20

North Korean policy for reunification and future of the regime

North Korean policy for reunification and future of the regime

The reunification of North and South Korea is a longstanding issue that has been the subject of international debate and negotiation. This essay will analyze North Korea's policy for reunification and the potential implications for the future of the governments of both countries. It will examine the official policy of North Korea for reunification, the role of Russia and Chin...

2023-05-16 16:38

The Ukraine war and European identity

The Ukraine war and European identity

The European Parliament elections are still a year away, but political parties across the European Union have already shifted to campaign mode. While the election will undoubtedly feature a wide range of views on climate change, immigration, and religion, there is one issue that seems to unite politicians of all stripes: the war in Ukraine.

2023-05-16 16:36

2023, exceptional year of 60th anniversary of ROK-EU relations

2023, exceptional year of 60th anniversary of ROK-EU relations

The year 2023 is a special year for the European Union and the Republic of Korea as we are celebrating the 60th anniversary of our diplomatic relations.

2023-05-15 16:12

ChatGPT's lessons for economic development

ChatGPT's lessons for economic development

CAMBRIDGE - Spoiler alert: I am not going to talk about how ChatGPT responds when prompted about economic-development strategies. It basically regurgitates reasonable, but mediocre ideas that it has seen in its training set. But ChatGPT's design, which has given it far greater capabilities than its creators anticipated, offers a valuable lesson for tackling the complexities o...

2023-05-14 16:19

Saving Earth from plastic waste

Saving Earth from plastic waste

The oceans are in a state of death. Like the Amazon Rainforest, which have played the role of lungs regulating the climate of the entire planet, the oceans are dying, covered with vast amounts of plastic waste. In the case of the Pacific Ocean, the plastic garbage zone extends for hundreds of square kilometers between Hawaii and the North American continent. The same is true ...

2023-05-11 16:25

Dilemmas of deterrence

Dilemmas of deterrence

We live in a world where geopolitical stability relies largely on deterrence. But how can we prove that deterrence works?

2023-05-11 16:15

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