Day: August 26, 2018

Understanding the Fall of the Turkish lira

The Turkish lira (₺) plunged in value against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, August 14 after Trump tweeted that the U.S. would double its steel and aluminum tariffs against Turkey. In response, Prime Minister Erdogan announced that Turkey would also levy tariffs against the U.S., prompting the value of the

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‘Wrong Decision’ To Ban 5G From Chinese Companies?

In light of the gradual 5G network rollout in Australia, the federal government has chosen to ban Chinese networks Huawei and ZTE from participating. This is the latest in the ongoing strained relations between Australia and China, with a Chinese nationalistic tabloid labelling the Australian government as “back stabbers” after

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The Rise Of China

Described by Forbes as a “rising power” in 2017, China’s role in the world has increased rapidly. Wielding the potential to be a shaping global force, China has influenced cinema, business practices, and global relations. The international community, comprised of journalists, diplomats, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), may be confused about

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Five Years Later, Egyptian Government Dodges Accountability For Rabaa Massacre

Last Tuesday marked the fifth anniversary of Egypt’s Rabaa massacre. The Egyptian government arrested thirteen alleged Muslim Brotherhood members, accusing them of stirring up protests. The ministry statement said, “We received information that they had been planning to hold meetings…with the aim of provoking citizens to mark the fifth anniversary

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Trump Wants A Militarized Space Force By 2020

The Trump Administration has announced an eccentric new plan for the creation of a militarized “Space Force” by 2020. The proposed Space Force would become the sixth branch of American’s military which follows a similar structure to their air and land forces. It would include a wide range of military

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Australian Senator Invokes Holocaust Term, Calls For A Return To Racially Discriminatory Immigration Policy In Parliament Speech

The Australian federal parliament was shocked on Tuesday afternoon when Senator Fraser Anning of the Katter Australia Party made his maiden speech in the senate. In his speech, Anning called for a severe overhaul of immigration policy, barring Muslims from migrating and moving towards a more “European Christian” policy of

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