Viktor Orbán-Political
Victor Orbán Viktor Orbán has become the perfect personification of a far-right populist leader. With his party Fidesz and an always present legislative majority, Orbán has reshaped the Hungarian democracy…
Jacinda-Security
Jacinda Ardern While New Zealand is a relatively unthreatened nation on the international playing field, the nation has various aspects domestically that require addressing. In tune with Ardern’s empathy in…
Jacinda-Economy
Jacinda Ardern While the economic aspect is clearly a matter of importance to any political leader, Ardern has chosen not to make the economy the focus of her administration. As…
Hassan Diab’s Heat Level: Freezing as the riots in Lebanon call for his resignation
+ Diab’s freezing policy frenzy as Lebanon’s economy deteriorates. + He is caught between the Hezbollah and the protesters' demands. + The struggle to set up a government could force…
Stefan Löfven’s Heat Level: A chilly self-regulation pandemic regime
+ Löfven's using “Intelligent lockdown” to tackle the outbreak. + Sweden surpassed the limit of 4,000 deaths by COVID-19. + Löfven has faced backlash from neighbouring countries. Source: Kristian Pohl…
Minnis’ Heat Level: Cold-hearted Burials at a very Chilled Pace
+Hubert Minnis’ reaction to Hurricane Dorian has been frustrating. +He faces great disapproval after Abaco’s burial service. +Several other issues challenge the Bahamas at the moment. Source: The Tribune Why…
Wednesday (April 29th): Empty Propaganda vs. long term policy making
Vladimir Putin Name? Vladimir Putin Westphalian identity? 67 Age? Russian Why is he in the news? Russia is about to reach 100,000 Corona cases and the public opinion on Putin’s…
Xi Jinping’s Heat Level: Hot Arrests in Hong Kong
+ Fifteen pro-democracy activists have been arrested in Hong Kong. + Xi Jinping has used the detentions as reprisal for insubordination. + The pandemic allows Xi Jinping to take what…
Modi is striving to isolate China with his new FDI policies but he’s not the only one.
+ The economic crisis has left many domestic firms vulnerable. + Chinese investors are seeking to buy shares of such companies. + Modi’s new FDI policies could hinder future Chinese…
Spain: Where Dogs have more Rights than Children
Pedro Sánchez Name? Pedro Sanchez Official position? Prime Minister Number of cases? 200 000 (second most in the world) What are the measures employed? On March 15th, Sanchez issued the…