A government shutdown occurs when Congress is unable to pass appropriations bills that finance federal agencies and programs, such as the National Institutes of Health […]
Year: 2025
Addressing the Refugee Crisis
Millions of people worldwide are displaced, fleeing their homes because of conflict and violence. The number of refugees today is at a twenty-year high. In […]
Factors That Influence the Real Estate Market
Real estate market refers to all properties that are available for sale within a particular region. This includes residential, commercial and industrial properties. Residential properties […]
What is a Parliamentary Vote?
A parliamentary vote is a decision made by the majority of members in a deliberative assembly such as a parliament. The will of such a […]
The Right to Political Asylum
Asylum is legal protection that can be granted to people who fear persecution in their country of origin. Persecution can be based on a person’s […]
What Is Government Policy?
Government policy refers to the decisions and actions undertaken by a government to influence and regulate society. It can take the form of laws, regulations, […]
Foreign Policy and the Presidential Debate
Foreign policy has long been a central concern of Americans. It’s a subject that spans the globe and has affected every aspect of our lives, […]
Developing Story
Whether you’re writing a sci-fi thriller or cozy village mystery, developing story is the process of taking that spark of inspiration and turning it into […]
Diplomacy 101
Amid the tumult of our times, diplomacy is more important than ever. It is the skill that helps us build bridges across divides, reduce conflicts […]
Current Events: Why Don’t We Hear About Hunger, Disease, Poverty and Flight?
Across the globe, millions face hunger, disease, poverty and flight. Yet they rarely make the headlines. Why? Tom Llamas explains. Researchers have spent 10 years […]