The Venezuelan Petro Venezuela will launch its own cryptocurrency on November 5th. This will be the first time a nation or country will issue an official crypto currency which will also be backed by oil and other commodities. However, there are many problems with this new currency, the price of its offering, and other issues when you start to analyze the money trail. They … [Read more...] about Venezuela to launch cryptocurrency in November: Markets are skeptical
The Situation -- On October 28, Brazil will hold run off elections for the Presidency of Brazil, with two candidates: Jair Bolsonaro and Fernando Haddad. Jair recently missed the needed votes to secure his election and avoid having a runoff election by a few percentage points. However, the final vote will take place later this month. Jair is the more conservative candidate, … [Read more...] about Worldwide impact of the Brazilian elections on October 28, and why you should care
Syrian Conflict The Syrian War started in 2011 as an uprising and protests against the government of Syria led by Bashar Al Assad. Originally, the rebel forces were known as the Free Syrian Army, but later splintered into several different groups, one of which is ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant). The conflict has several internal and external groups and nations … [Read more...] about Major Global Conflicts weekly update: Syria to receive S-300, Ukrainian children killed by mine, F-35 debuts in Afghanistan, Ten dead in clash in Mexico
Russia will soon supply the Syrian government with an upgraded air defense system, the S-300. The two-week transfer timeline for the S-300 to Syria is making many nervous, as it would significantly degrade Israel’s ability to conduct airstrikes in the same way it has for years. This could lead to drastic changes in the way Israel, along with other countries, conduct airstrikes. … [Read more...] about Syria to receive new S-300 air defense system from Russia
The Syrian Civil War The Syrian conflict started in 2011 as an uprising against the government of Bashar Al Assad but quickly spiraled in a Civil War. The original rebel force, known as the Free Syrian Army, was splintered into several groups, one of which is ISIL (the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant). The conflict is complex, with several groups and nations vying for … [Read more...] about Major Global Conflicts: DMZ in Idlib; Ukraine vies for NATO Membership; promising Afghanistan talks; Mexico drug wars
On Aug. 31 Alexander Zakharchenko was killed in a blast in a café in Donetsk, Ukraine, where he was meeting with other members of the self-proclaimed government of the Donetsk Republic. Everyone seems to be blaming everyone else for the incident. No one is taking responsibility. Yet every side has a reason to accuse others. Russian President Putin described the act as … [Read more...] about Murder, harassment, and blame lead to heightened tensions in Ukraine
The Nike ad featuring Colin Kaepernick may have stirred some controversy, but when you break down the demographics and their markets it isn't nearly a controversial business decision as many have made it out to be. This was a no risk-free marketing campaign for Nike, regardless of the negative backlash, and here is why. Nike is a global apparel company worth over $130 … [Read more...] about Analyzing the business behind the controversial Nike Kaepernick ads
Syrian Conflict The Syrian War started in 2011 as an uprising and protests against the government of Syria led by Bashar Al Assad. Originally, the rebel forces were known as the Free Syrian Army but later splintered into several different groups, one of which is ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant). The conflict is complex, with several internal and external groups … [Read more...] about Major Global Conflicts Weekly Update: Coming siege of Idlib, Ceasefire violations in Ukraine, China builds possible base in Afghanistan, US and Mexico announce new anti-drug effort
Syrian Conflict The Syrian War started in 2011 as an uprising and protests against the government of Syria led by Bashar al-Assad. Originally, the rebel forces were known as the Free Syrian Army but later splintered into several different groups, one of which is ISIL (the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant). The conflict is complex, with several internal and external groups … [Read more...] about Major Global Conflicts Weekly Update: Coming Siege of Idlib, Merkel and Putin meet, More trouble in Afghanistan, Bodies found hanging in Mexico
Syrian Conflict The Syrian War started in 2011 as an uprising and protests against the government of Syria led by Bashar al-Assad. Originally, the rebel forces were known as the Free Syrian Army but later splintered into several different groups, one of which is ISIL (the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant). The conflict is complex, with several internal and external groups … [Read more...] about Major Global Conflicts Weekly Update: Coming Siege of Idlib, Merkel to meet with Putin, Taliban fights for Ghanzi, Mexico Murder Rate Rises
Syrian Conflict The Syrian War started in 2011 as an uprising and protests against the government of Syria led by Bashar al-Assad. Originally, the rebel forces were known as the Free Syrian Army but later splintered into several different groups, one of which is ISIL (the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant). The conflict is complex, with several internal and external groups … [Read more...] about Major Global Conflicts, Weekly Update: Israel declares end of Syrian Civil War, ISIS killed in Afghanistan, 25 murdered in Juarez Mexico
Syrian Conflict The Syrian War started in 2011 as an uprising and protests against the government of Syria led by Bashar al-Assad. Originally, the rebel forces were known as the Free Syrian Army but later splintered into several different groups, one of which is ISIL (the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant). The conflict is complex, with several internal and external groups … [Read more...] about Major Global Conflicts, Weekly Update: Peace talks and rebuilding Syria, informal talks with Taliban, Putin invites Trump to Moscow, government shutdown over border wall
