On Thanksgiving, the United States celebrates the Plymouth Colony. However, few know that New England's colonization was a response to major geopolitical pressures -- particularly England's struggle against the Spanish both on the Continent and in the New World.
By Evan Rees
Internal disputes among the world’s oil producers next year could leave the global market oversupplied and prices relatively low.
To boost economic activity and avoid protests, governments are trying to soften some lockdown measures ahead of the busy shopping season.
Increased U.S. scrutiny under Biden will complicate Riyadh’s ability to exit the conflict without jeopardizing all of its gains.
By Ryan Bohl
A deeper defense relationship could help Riyadh and Israel counter Iran in proxy theaters such as Syria, Yemen and Iraq.
The move could help Kyiv raise funds to better manage its debt by signaling to others that the country is a worthwhile investment.
The intensifying territorial dispute between Morocco and the region’s separatist movement risks spurring a far more serious battle with Algeria.
Addis Ababa’s military offensive in Tigray could trigger a wider conflict that further erodes the country’s attractiveness for foreign investment.
Hungary and Poland’s move to veto an EU spending package could delay the disbursement of much-needed funds to the bloc’s struggling economies.
The country’s ongoing political crisis will cast doubt on the long-term stability of both its economy and future governments.
