Corporate Taxation at Its Limits

Anna PeronOctober 15, 2015

Corporate tax harmonization across Europe is necessary. The current system has to be revised to avoid side effects and seek more transparency....

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The Cost of Doing Business: Bribery and Corruption

Capucine BarcellonaOctober 14, 2015

What are the socio-economic effects of bribery and can it ever be a normal part of business?...

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$ 100 Million to Fight Domestic Violence

Sharon Gallo CarpentieriOctober 14, 2015

Domestic violence represents a social plague, Australia wants to fight it with a $100 million package....

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The first EU-Cuba High Level Human Rights Dialogue

Anna PeronOctober 13, 2015

25th June 2015, Brussels. The increasing awareness towards the importance of a bilateral discussion leads to the first EU-Cuba high-level human rights dialogue....

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The Dawn of Voting Technologies

Capucine BarcellonaOctober 13, 2015

New technologies could reform our voting systems and make them more modern, accessible, and democratic....

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Finland, the Refugee Crisis and Internet Violence

Alexander KeithOctober 13, 2015

Those who oppose the recent influx of refugees have chosen to vent their anger online, leading to shutdowns of online comment sections and news websites....

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Hungary’s Advertisements Warning Migrants

Sharon Gallo CarpentieriOctober 13, 2015

Hungary decided to follow the footsteps of Denmark and use Arabic press to explain to immigrants that entering Hungarian territory illegally will end in them going to jail. ...

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Towards a Peaceful, Diplomatic Solution in Libya?

Francesco PalladinoOctober 13, 2015

After months of diplomatic efforts, UNSMIL announced on October 8th six names proposed for a Government of National Accord in Libya....

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Japan: Standard & Poor’s Downgrades the Country

Anna PeronOctober 12, 2015

On September 16, Standard & Poor’s downgrades Japan’s sovereign credit rating. What happened to one of the AA- countries? The story of a debt-oppressed economy....

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Technology and the Rise of #Anti-Capitalism

Capucine BarcellonaOctober 12, 2015

A new virtual economy is contradicting typical market rules and changing the role of capitalism in our society....

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Is Russia’s Economic Nightmare Coming to an End?

Alexander KeithOctober 12, 2015

Economic sanctions and a falling oil price have resulted in a disastrous economic collapse, but has the worst now passed for Russia?...

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South Korea: an Emerging Influence in Global Affairs

Anna PeronOctober 11, 2015

The amazing story of one of the world’s poorest countries that has become a global rising economic power....

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Biggest Carnage Ever at Mecca, 1453 Pilgrims Dead

Sharon Gallo CarpentieriOctober 11, 2015

Would you sacrifice yourself for your religion? The story of 1453 pilgrims who died praying. ...

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Democracies and New Technologies

Dea ElmasllariOctober 11, 2015

''Democracies and New Technologies'' is an interview with Professor Reina Shehi on the predominant debate of how democracy and technology are influencing our daily lives....

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The Politics of Mental Health

Capucine BarcellonaOctober 11, 2015

Governmental support for psychological wellbeing is growing, but there is still a need for better funded mental health sectors in Western health systems....

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Italo and Trenitalia: the two italian railway companies stormy relationship

Irene PadoveseOctober 11, 2015

Italy is the first country in Europe that opened the high-speed rail market to competitors. But the relationship between competitors faces challenges and deep rivalries.....

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