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The Many Designations of the Hagia Sophia

(click to enlarge) Situated in the heart of Istanbul and overlooking the Bosporus Strait, which many consider a bridge between East and West, the status of the Hagia Sophia has for centuries been subject to competing influences. Erected originally as an Orthodox Christian basilica by the Byzantine Empire, the Hagia Sophia was converted into a […]

Global Investment Outlook

(click to enlarge) Given the growing geopolitical tensions in a number of regions around the world and the challenging economic conditions, 2020 never promised to...

The Evolution of US-UK Relations

C (click to enlarge) The bilateral relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is among the strongest in the world today. But the two...

Happier at Home: The Rise in Telecommuting

(click to enlarge) Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and the subsequent imposition of lockdown and social distancing measures, employee behavior in the United...

Measuring the Economic Damage in Europe

(click to enlarge) The economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic is such that it’s nearly impossible to accurately measure. Still, some numbers are starting...

India-China Border Standoff

(click to enlarge) On June 6, the lieutenant generals of the Indian and Chinese armies will meet in eastern Ladakh to try to defuse border...

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