Olympics

Winter Olympics Chinese Knockoff Edition

In a fight for domination, China forgot the most important ingredient for pride in a country: identity. Americans are proud of all of their hot dog grilling, fireworks shooting, and loud proud brashness. And this continued commitment to being American has led us to greater heights. "Fusion" food like TexMex, big trucks, constant innovation in technology, and…
Are herbal and dietary supplements really safe?

Are herbal and dietary supplements really safe?

You may have been seen several ads for herbal and dietary health supplements on your social media feeds. These ads or commercials come in many forms. While some are sponsored on social media, others are promoted by influencers, friends, or marketers, suggesting how effectively these supplements can help you to live a healthy life. This is because…
US-China relations

You’re our guest, the US to Taiwan; but China is angry

On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, the United States has invited Taiwan for a "Democracy Summit." This event will take place between December 9 and 10, 2021. This is a virtual event that will assemble more than 100 democratic governments around the world to deliberate on democratic values. The summit excluded countries that do not practice democracies. According…
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Paralysis in sanctions: The case of ECOWAS vs Guinea Junta

Does the Economic Community of West African States [ECOWAS] have the economic muscle to sanction any member state that violates its statutory laws? Granted that they have, are these sanctions efficacious? Let's look at this from a political economy perspective. In a bid to dissuade Col. Mamady to release President Alpha Conde from captivity and return Guinea…