International Relations

A study on the 2000s-era economic relationship between China and the United States, marked by complex power dynamics and a delicate balance of trade.

Learn about the rise of economic hit men, hedge funds, and global capitalism in the 1980s, including key figures like George Soros.

Explore the history of neo-imperialism in global economic governance, from the Bretton Woods Agreement to the Washington Consensus, and its impact on weaker nations.

Critique of Bretton Woods Institutions promoting Western economic interests at expense of developing countries

Explore the history and flaws of the Bretton Woods system, a global economic order established after World War II, and its impact on international cooperation and stability.

Learn about the Bretton Woods System, a new financial architecture created in 1944 to promote free trade, fixed exchange rates, and controlled capital movements after World War II.

The breakdown of free capital mobility during World War I and the interwar period led to a significant shift in global economic policies as countries imposed restrictions on trade, migration, and investment.

A comprehensive analysis of the 1914 global financial crisis, triggered by World War I, and its far-reaching consequences on economies worldwide.

Examine how British overseas investment fueled the rise of imperial power in the late 19th century through investments in colonial securities, informal influence, and control over foreign markets.

Explore the causes and consequences of the last age of globalization, which ended in the devastating outbreak of World War I.

Understanding the role of secure property rights in driving economic growth and development in developing countries.

The threat of nuclear terrorism from Al Qaeda poses significant risks due to its ambitions to acquire weapons of mass destruction.

Bond markets' power in the late 19th century led to economic sanctions, foreign control, and even military intervention for countries defaulting on debts.