POLITICAL STABILITY

May 08 2025POLITICS

Energy Shocks and Europe's Political Climate

The impact of energy uncertainty on political stability across Europe has been a hot topic in recent years. We are going to take a look at how energy risk has played a role in the political climate of 35 European countries from 2000 to 2022. This is a critical look at the topic. It's important to note that energy risk does not always mean the same thing. It can r...

reading time about 3 minutes
Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Kids First: Afghanistan's Medical Miracle

Imagine living in a place where getting basic medical care for your kid is a big challenge. That's the reality for many in Afghanistan. The country has faced years of conflict, and it has not been easy to keep hospitals running smoothly or to train enough doctors. In Afghanistan, kids need a lot of specialized surgical care, but getting it is almost impossible. It is...

reading time about 1 minute
Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Chile's Political Shake-Up: A System in Crisis

Chile has long been celebrated for its political stability. For two decades, two main coalitions have ruled the country: the center-left Concertation (PS, DC, PPD) from 1990 to 2010, and the right-wing alliance (UDI and RN) since then. This setup is largely due to Chile's unique "binominal" electoral system, which ensures each coalition gets about the same number of ...

reading time less than a minute
Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Chile's Shifting Political Landscape: A Crisis in Representation

For many years, Chile has been known for its political stability. The country's political system is divided into two main coalitions. The center-left Concertation, which includes parties like the Socialist Party (PS), Christian Democratic Party (DC), and Party for Democracy (PPD), ruled from 1990 to 2010. Since then, the right-wing coalition, made up of the Independe...

reading time about 1 minute