Types of News: Analysis Archives

Afghan Women, Children and Journalism Struggle Under the Taliban Rule

15Oct

By Ramsha ZubairiNo Comments

Domestic Politics, Human rights, Organizations, IMF, WTO, G7, UN Security Council, Types of News: Analysis

Afghan Women, Children and Journalism Struggle Under the Taliban Rule

October 15, 2021—Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, women in the country are showing bravery against a backdrop of severe restrictions against normal life. "Women are not giving up, they are protesting for their rights which are in line with our religion and international human rights." - Samira Hamidi Broken Promises Early on, the Taliban declared amnesty for all citizens and promised to reform their old ways. The government reassured its citizens and international human rights groups it would give "equal rights to women as per the laws of Islam." Furthermore, Taliban officials promised freedom of media and protection of former government employees. But in the few months under the new leadership, the world has witnessed numerous reports from the United Nations and other...

Congress Bides Time On Its Debt And Its Legal Limit

14Oct

By Patti MohrNo Comments

Finance, Currency, Debt, National Budgets & Interest Rates, Types of News: Analysis, United States

Congress Bides Time On Its Debt And Its Legal Limit

The House approved an increase of $480 billion to the national debt limit, giving the U.S. Treasury more time to legally pay its bills. At What Point Will U.S. Debt And Deficits Break The Mighty Dollar? October 14, 2021—After much trepidation by global bankers watching lawmakers in Washington, D.C. toss responsibility of the nation's debt back-and-forth, Congress passed legislation this week giving the world's market watchers a sigh of relief. Catastrophe can wait until another day. Today, the bill became law. Specifically, Congress added $480 billion to the previous U.S. national debt limit of $22 trillion. It's estimated that provides enough cash for the U.S. Treasury to continue paying salaries of government workers and military, bills for daily operations, providing entitlemen...

2Oct

By Ernesto RodriguezNo Comments

Corruption, Bribes, Illicit Finance & Money Laundering, Globalization, Disintegration, Nationalism, Populism, Types of News: Analysis

PROFILE: Central America’s ‘Cool’ Millennial Dictator

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele. Source: Instagram El Salvador's Nayib Bukele Went From Being A Fresh Face In Central America To A 'Cool' Dictator October 2, 2021—For many El Salvadorians, Nayib Bukele seemed like a new hope when he won the presidency in 2019. He was a young guy, just 38 years old when he won the presidency. With a career as mayor of San Salvador, the country’s capital, his entrance to the political stage looked like the start of a brand-new generation of Central American and Latin American politicians. A Talented Publicist Prior to launching a career in politics, Bukele had already gained a reputation as a talented publicist in the capital city. An El Salvadorian of Palestinian descent, he merged skills in business and marketing well. He owned a nightclu...

Central Asia Looks To Regional Alliances, UN For Leadership

23Sep

By Patti MohrNo Comments

Diplomacy and International Law, Geopolitics, Globalization, Disintegration, Nationalism, Populism, Organizations, IMF, WTO, G7, UN Security Council, Types of News: Analysis

Central Asia Looks To Regional Alliances, UN For Leadership

September 23, 2021--Leaders from Pakistan, Tajikistan, and other Central Asian countries are strengthening regional alliances and looking to the international community for help in dealing with the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and security concerns in the region. In the absence of U.S. and NATO military involvement in Afghanistan, new partnerships and ways of thinking are taking shape to influence the region. Of first and foremost concern for many of the area’s leaders is the massive humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said it is in the international community's collective interest to support the people of Afghanistan. “This moment should not be squandered," he said. “We must remember that the previous Afghanistan government survived on...

23Sep

By Ernesto RodriguezNo Comments

Finance, Banks, Cryptocurrency, Metals, Finance, Currency, Debt, National Budgets & Interest Rates, Types of News: Analysis

El Salvador’s Big Bitcoin Experiment

Photo: Diario Libre Will It Be A Win-Win For Country And Currency? Editor's Note: In June, the World Bank rejected El Salvador's request for help in implementing Bitcoin as the country's legal tender. But that didn't stop El Salvador's ambitious leader, President Nayib Bukele, from making the cryptocurrency the country's national currency. Corresponding writer Ernesto Rodriguez examines the prospects for the country and currency in this report. September 23, 2021—It’s been a few years since cryptocurrency, and especially Bitcoins, appeared as a new exciting prospect in the world of economics. Since then, it has become an important part of the economic conversation, with some people worried about the lack of transparency they represent and others praising the freedom they see in a ...

Venezuela Ups the Ante In Talks With Opposition Leaders

17Sep

By Ernesto RodriguezNo Comments

Diplomacy and International Law, Domestic Politics, Sanctions, Types of News: Analysis

Venezuela Ups the Ante In Talks With Opposition Leaders

Next Round Of Talks In Mexico Are Scheduled For Sept. 24-27; Venezuela Now Wants Alex Saab Part Of Its Delegation Mexico is hosting talks between the Venezuela government and the opposition. Photo: Norway Foreign Ministry of Affairs Editors Note: Venezuela has been in the grips of political and economic crises for much of the past decade. It is the poorest country in South America with a per capita GDP of $3,374. Roughly 94 percent of the country lives in poverty, according to the United Nations. Nicolás Maduro, the successor to Hugo Chavez, rules the country with authoritarian control. The government controls much of the economy through ownership of major enterprises, price controls, and an overdependence on the state-run oil sector. And under Maduro's leadership and against the ...

Fintech’s Fast Growth in SE Asia Attracts Consumers And Investors

3Sep

By Frank McMullinNo Comments

Big Tech, Digital Economy, Finance, Banks, Cryptocurrency, Metals, Types of News: Analysis

Fintech’s Fast Growth in SE Asia Attracts Consumers And Investors

In The Last Decade Fintech Provided Access To Banking For Millions Of Southeast Asians September 3, 2021--Consumer and investor activity in e-commerce is disrupting the way transactions take place across the globe and reaching Southeast Asia’s massively underserved populations without access to formal banking or credit institutions. As the pandemic evolves and economies reopen, the result is a boom in e-commerce investment in the area is booming. Meanwhile, it is further supported by local governments. Today Southeast Asian economies are primed hotbeds for financial technology, also known as fintech, and investors are taking notice. What Is Fintech? Fintech is an emerging class of technology that supports banking and financial services. This ranges from cryptocurrency to e-w...

As The Economy Goes Greener, The Job Market Is Evolving Rapidly

19Aug

By Steve BerlinNo Comments

Climate Action, ESG, Sustainable Finance, Energy Policy, Oil & Gas, Types of News: Analysis

As The Economy Goes Greener, The Job Market Is Evolving Rapidly

Solar jobs are growing. Photo: Science in HD, Unsplash Policymakers Deal With Both Climate Change And Economic Losses In Fossil-Fuel Communities August 19, 2021--As the long-term fight against global climate change intensifies, workers and communities reliant on the fossil fuel industry are increasingly feeling the pinch of potential job losses and revenue. That presents a challenge for policymakers in the public and private sectors. As they move toward a greener economy, they also need to think in terms of mitigating losses in traditional energy sectors. "It's important to be doing it now because the transition is beginning to accelerate," said Phil Jordan, vice president at BW Research Partnership. "We have to figure this out in the next three to five years at the latest." ...

And Just Like That, The Taliban Seize Control Of Afghanistan

16Aug

By Patti MohrNo Comments

Geopolitics, Types of News: Analysis

And Just Like That, The Taliban Seize Control Of Afghanistan

August 16, 2021--The writing was on the wall even as representatives from Russia, China, the United States, and Pakistan met with Afghan and Taliban political leaders last week in Qatar. Their goal was to negotiate a political settlement. But as they met, Taliban fighters were taking city after city under their vengeful control. By Saturday, they had circled Kabul, the nation's capital. The next day, they took that too. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani left the country, saying that he left to avoid bloodshed. Soon, Taliban fighters posed for photos in the presidential palace. They removed the Afghanistan flag, rolled it up, and waited for their political leader to return from Qatar. "I spent eight years in Guantanamo Bay," a Taliban commander behind a large, ornate desk in the president...

No Foreseeable Change In US-China Trade Status, Despite Push By U.S. Businesses

11Aug

By Patti MohrNo Comments

Domestic Politics, Global Trade, Types of News: Analysis

No Foreseeable Change In US-China Trade Status, Despite Push By U.S. Businesses

Image of port by Maksym Kaharlytskyi via Unsplash US Business Leaders Cite 'Core Structural Economic Concerns' in US-China Relationship August 11, 2021--Even as competition and disagreements intensify between the world's largest two economies, U.S. business leaders are urging U.S. and Chinese trade representatives to return to the negotiating table. More than 30 business, agricultural and trade organizations signed a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and US Trade Representative Katherine Tai late last week. The industry leaders asked U.S. trade representatives to work with the Chinese government on implementing an existing trade deal. Furthermore, they asked for relief from tariffs and retaliatory tariffs. President Joe Biden, meanwhile, is emphasizing domestic renewal...