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How the ‘Washington Consensus’ allowed the global core to exploit the global periphery though unfair exchange from a World Systems Theory lens.

Josh Trood writes on the pitfalls of the Washington Consensus and the systematic explotation of countries in the global periphery

Many say Djibouti could soon become the next Dubai or Singapore, so what is holding it back?

By Francis Forsey Known by few in common society, Djibouti is a country to watch. With a population of 942,333 (2016), and a land area of 23,200 km2, Djibouti is one the smallest countries in the international community. To compare Djibouti to the hegemonic states around the world, such the United States, Russia or China,Continue reading “Many say Djibouti could soon become the next Dubai or Singapore, so what is holding it back?”

Neoliberalism and Its Upheaval

By Vladimir Ivlev Peer through the lens of neoliberalism and you see more clearly how the political thinkers most admired by Thatcher and Reagan helped shape the ideal of society as a kind of universal market (and not, for example, a polis, a civilContinue reading “Neoliberalism and Its Upheaval”

Why Have Relations Between Russia And Belarus Deteriorated At The Beginning Of 2017

By Yuri Polyakov Russia is certainly the closest and the most important partner of Belarus. They both share common cultural, economic and political ties. In fact, Belarus was the only country in the post-Soviet space who actively encouraged further integration of its political and economic system with Russia. Perhaps Alexander Lukashenko played a prominent roleContinue reading “Why Have Relations Between Russia And Belarus Deteriorated At The Beginning Of 2017”

Trump And The TPP: Making China Great Again?

By Carolynn Bass Has American president Donald Trump unintentionally begun the decline of American economic prowess? It certainly seems so, when one looks at his running platform and actions in his first month in office; threats to withdraw from many free trade agreements, and seeking to cut ties with China as well as alienating muchContinue reading “Trump And The TPP: Making China Great Again?”