Aramco, a Saudi oil giant, is facing turbulence after failing to meet three IPO goals.
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Changes to the Bretton Woods System
Marie Zaragoza summarizes Devesh Kapur's arguments on how current monetary systems are changing.
The Economic Community of West African States agreed to adopt a single currency for 15 member countries
Marie Zaragoza summarizes why this plan has the potential to stimulate economic growth in the region.
Norway keeps watch over Russian Arctic activites
Matt Slade summarizes a recent NPR article on Russian buildup in the Arctic Circle.
Winners announced for Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
The 2019 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to MIT professors Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo and Harvard Professor Michael Kremer for their 20-year ongoing economic research on poverty and potentials to relieve the issue. Jeanna Smialek of…
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China withdraws from Iranian gas project
According to the Wall Street Journal, the decision comes after months of U.S. pressure.
Texas faces battles with climate change
Tropical Storm Imelda highlights the growing need for cities to address climate change and natural disasters.
Rohingya populations fleeing Myanmar face challenges to repatriation
After fleeing persecution in Myanmar, the Rohingya are facing identification once returned home.
What a weakened US-Saudi relationship means for the world
The Wall Street Journal analyzes future Saudi Arabian allies after increased tensions with the United States.
Human rights and Sudan: The road to recovery
A new human rights office in Sudan is the first step toward increased rights protections.