Economy / Tax

The OECD and UN International Tax Proposals

Executive Summary  The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has proposed an international tax agreement consisting of two pillars, aimed at taxing digital companies and preventing double taxation.  The United Nations (UN) has proposed a potentially legally binding international tax code that rivals the OECD tax code.  The implementation of one or both tax … Continue reading →

The Ripple Effects of Obama’s Disastrous Syria Policy
Foreign Policy / Middle East

The Ripple Effects of Obama’s Disastrous Syria Policy

Nearly everyone, regardless of personal political beliefs, will agree that President Obama’s stance(s) on Syria has been perplexing.  Syria’s conflict began back in March 2011 as a popular uprising during the Arab Spring.  As the conflict transformed into a civil war, rumblings grew for international intervention.  On August 20, 2012, Obama stated that his red … Continue reading →

Healthcare / Politics / UN

One successful Millennium Development Goal can have many positive outcomes

The United Nations’ “Millennium Development Goals” (MDGs) are a set of eight target areas that many nations believed needed improvement and should be universally available to all world citizens. With access to international funding and global support, many nations have been working towards achieving the following goals: “eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, achieving universal primary … Continue reading →