USA 2016: A Voters’ Race to Extremes?

Capucine BarcellonaOctober 7, 2015

With the rising popularity of candidates Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump, the USA 2016 presidential elections seem to be taking a turn toward political extremes....

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From Protection to Production: Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

Anna PeronOctober 7, 2015

“From protection to production” (PtoP) project, namely a multi-country impact evaluation of cash transfers in sub-Saharian Africa....

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A Potential Brexit’s Impact on Europe

Capucine BarcellonaOctober 7, 2015

How would Britain's potential withdrawal from the European Union impact its neighbours on the continent?...

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Russian Air Fight Starts against ISIS

Sharon Gallo CarpentieriOctober 6, 2015

Russia's invasion of the Turkish airspace has made waves among Western military powers already present in the region, especially the United States....

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Brazil: the Vicious Circle of Rating-Austerity

Anna PeronOctober 6, 2015

After the economic miracle, the actual crisis due to high interests rates paid by the Country. The Brazilian situation concerning the post ultra-expansive monetary policy....

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Agreement Reached in Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations

Francesco PalladinoOctober 6, 2015

Twelve Pacific Rim countries have reached an agreement over the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Deal....

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Congo, Diamonds and Poverty

Sharon Gallo CarpentieriOctober 6, 2015

One of the richest countries in the world is affected by poverty. In this article, you'll get to know all about the real "BLOOD DIAMONDS"....

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European 2020 Strategy: Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth

Anna PeronOctober 5, 2015

Smart, sustainable and inclusive growth are the three mutually reinforcing priorities characterizing the vision of Europe’s social market economy for the 21st century....

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Japan’s Gender Gap: A Nation’s Undoing?

Capucine BarcellonaOctober 5, 2015

Japan is a fully developed nation but still holds traditionalist attitudes toward gender. What are the social roots and economic effects of Japan's persisting inequality?...

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Football Business is for Players

Matteo FabiOctober 5, 2015

Among the financially "Big 5" leagues, FIFA's report finds that the biggest slice of the rich football cake goes to players....

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Drilling the World (Part II)

Matteo FabiOctober 4, 2015

Petroleum fuelled the fastest technological and economic growth in the human history. Human living radically changed, and the Earth with it....

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Drilling the World (Part I)

Matteo FabiOctober 4, 2015

Petroleum fuelled the fastest technological and economic growth in the human history. Human living radically changed, and the Earth with it....

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Revolution in Burkina Faso Explained

Alexander KeithOctober 3, 2015

Burkina Faso's latest revolution has been a roller coaster of political maneuvers and military actions, but what really happened and how did it all unfold?...

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Eurobarometer and Data Protection

Irene PadoveseOctober 2, 2015

Everytime we book a flight, we open an online account or log in, personal data is transferred. A look at the new reform in the EU. ...

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Social Media and the 2016 Presidential Election

Alexander KeithOctober 2, 2015

The 2016 presidential cycle is shaping up to be the 'social media election', so how are the candidates engaging with this emerging technology?...

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Refugee Camp in Brussels Closed Down

marrit-westerweelOctober 2, 2015

The refugee camp in Brussels, where around 500 refugees were camping while waiting to register as an asylum seeker, closed down....

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