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Category: Explainer

Peru’s Political Nightmare: A Coup Attempt Leading to Unwanted Leadership

by Khristel Gonzalez Pebe27 Apr 202321 Dec 2025Leave a comment

A contentious election in Peru is marked by demonstrations and rising disapproval of the administration.

Explainer, Latin America & Caribbean peru

Proposed Brazilian-Argentine currency union draws mixed reactions

by Vincent Hultsch20 Mar 202321 Dec 2025Leave a comment

A potential Brazil-Argentina currency union could create significant economic benefits, but not without challenges.

Explainer, Latin America & Caribbean

Before Bucha in Ukraine, There Was Abkhazia In Georgia: An Interview With Tamara Chergoleishvili

by giorgiinishvili20 Mar 202321 Dec 2025Leave a comment

GPI sits down with an artist reintroducing the genocide against ethnic Georgians in Abkhazia

Europe, Explainer, Russia, Caucasus, & Eurasia interview

Thin victory margin in presidential election signals a divide in Korean politics

by Beatrix Heard6 Feb 202321 Dec 2025Leave a comment

GPI discusses the 2022 Korean presidential election with Professor Joewon Yoon of Korea University

East Asia, Explainer korea

Believe conflict minerals are old news? Think again. 

by Darcy Bond14 Dec 202221 Dec 2025Leave a comment

Stopping the exportation of conflict minerals did not deter rebel groups; instead, it diminished the legitimate business practices of artisanal miners in the DRC.

Explainer, Sub-Saharan Africa Opinion

How an unlikely ally has allowed India to project power

by aayushmanapat13 Dec 202221 Dec 2025Leave a comment

The Taliban seems to have given India an upper hand in its perpetual tussle with Pakistan.

Explainer, South Asia afghanistan, india, power

Violence in Karakalpakstan: what the ongoing human rights violations mean

by Kira Liljegren9 Dec 202221 Dec 2025Leave a comment

Violence in the Karakalpakstan region of Uzbekistan demonstrates the growing need for international intervention.

Central Asia, Explainer Central Asia, human rights, Uzbekistan

Pakistan floods: how the world is responding

by Vincent Hultsch8 Dec 202221 Dec 2025Leave a comment

In times of geo-political chaos, the people of Pakistan can not be overlooked as they begin the process of rebuilding their country.

Explainer, South Asia floods, pakistan

Uber’s hacking crisis: an international call for K-12 cyber education

by Kelly Huang14 Nov 2022Leave a comment

A recent string of international cyber hacks illuminates the need for stronger cybersecurity education in public schools.

Explainer cyber

A conflicted Commonwealth: what the Queen’s passing means for member states

by Khristel Gonzalez Pebe8 Nov 202221 Dec 2025Leave a comment

Why the death of Queen Elizabeth II will not be the catalyst of newfound independence for Commonwealth member states

Europe, Explainer, Oceania commonwealth, foreign policy

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