The Booming Concert Economy
While on the local level, it seems that the Eras Tour was economically beneficial, on a national level, it is unclear whether the tour, as well as other large-scale tours, cause more economic harm or good.
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Inflation
Biden’s State of the Union Avoided Foreign Policy for Re-Election Benefits
On February 7, U.S. President Joe Biden delivered his annual State of the Union address, celebrating domestic and bipartisan achievements as Republicans dominate the Congress House. However, due to his goal to get re-elected, he did not focus much on foreign policy.
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Türkiye’s Response to Natural Disaster Will Determine the Nation’s Political Future
Though no country can be expected to solve such economic and environmental crises without shortcomings, strict building regulations paper did not protect those still under the rubble, and neither did taxpayer money supposedly dedicated to such infrastructure projects.
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Midterm Election Cycle Roundup
The 2022 election was also notable for a high voter turnout for young people, along with increased diversity in candidates for both the Republican and Democratic parties.
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FOCUS on Growing Protests: Moldova
According to Reuters, global protests aimed at rising inflation and unaffordable gas prices have reached Moldova. Euractiv reports that Russian gas companies have threatened to stop gas supplies due to alleged Moldovan nonpayment, worsening the state of the country’s struggling economy and angering political groups that criticize Moldova’s dependence on Russian energy. Protests have broken out across the country.
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Liz Truss: Daring and Determined
Liz Truss, the UK’s new Prime Minister, faces many economic problems and political divides. The conservative PM will have to confront Boris Johnson’s legacy, high inflation, a fraying National Health Service (NHS), and an energy crisis threatening households and businesses.
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