The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has announced plans to support Latin American and Caribbean nations in issuing catastrophe bonds and swaps, as part of a broader initiative aimed at strengthening financial resilience against natural disasters.This comes as the IDB recently launched its Ready and Resilient Americas program, a regional effort designed to improve disaster preparedness … Read more
The European Union is now increasingly using trade and investment instruments to advance strategic foreign policy goals. Clara Weinhardt and Ferdi de Ville argue this geoeconomic shift is sidelining developmental priorities and creating friction with developing countries. In recent years, the EU has increasingly embraced a geoeconomic approach to trade and investment, leveraging economic tools … Read more
Top 5 Countries for Women’s Healthcare The medical technology company Hologic and Gallup launched a survey in 2020 to measure the state of global women’s healthcare. The study gauges women’s general health, mental health, and preventative care. It also looks at fulfilling basic needs such as shelter, food, and clean water. In year 3 of … Read more
Are you wondering which EU countries allow dual citizenship and how this can benefit you? For those who wish to maintain citizenship in more than one country, the rules can vary significantly across Europe. Some countries are more flexible, allowing dual nationality, while others have strict limitations. In this blog, we’ll explore the countries that … Read more
Apple has issued a new round of threat notifications to iPhone users across 98 countries, warning them of potential mercenary spyware attacks. It’s the second such alert campaign from the company this year, following a similar notification sent to users in 92 nations in April. Since 2021, Apple has been regularly sending these notifications, reaching … Read more