ex capsa politics

16/04/2022

The recent events in Ukraine have shattered the security architecture of Europe, as the world watches Russia defy all warnings from the West concerning the sovereignty of its smaller neighbour. In this article, Matthew argues that despite the shocking nature of Putin's attack, it has not come out of nowhere: the invasion is "the latest chapter in Russia’s increasingly ruthless and reckless raucous resurgence". Link in bio.

(📸: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service)

13/04/2022

The extensive spread of misinformation during the pandemic caused chaos, revealing the failure of social media companies to curb the spread of false content. In this article Sharon argues that the nature of algorithms, in addition to cognitive biases that are influenced by social inequalities and xenophobic attitudes, have exacerbated the impact of misinformation. She concludes that addressing the challenge of misinformation “begins with building strong foundations for a secure society”. Link in bio.

(📸: Camilo Jimenez)

30/03/2022

With Russia invading Ukraine and NATO on standby should Putin's aggression escalate, the threat of nuclear warfare could become a terrifying reality. In this article, Daniel points out that mutually assured destruction has historically made wars unwinnable. But, he argues, Putin's recent threat to use nuclear weapons against any state that becomes militarily involved in Ukraine "is a significant challenge to this status quo, with potentially terrifying consequences for global peace".
Link in bio.

(📸: Thibault Camus)

22/03/2022

Over half a year since the Taliban seized power, the Afghan population is facing an increasingly urgent humanitarian crisis. With millions of people facing food insecurity, financial instability and limited access to education, the United Nations has labelled the current situation as "precarious and uncertain". Swipe right to learn more about the political and socio-economic dynamics of the past six months.

(📸: Javed Tanveer, Stefanie Glinski)

20/03/2022

A document containing information about more than 18,000 Credit Suisse bank accounts was recently leaked. Swipe to learn more.

(📸: olieman.eth, stockwerk)

14/03/2022

Live from Ukraine, former UN Youth Delegate Mariia Donets will be joining us live on Instagram to discuss her experience of living in a Ukraine under attack by Russia. Since the war began, Mariia has worked tirelessly to defend her country and support those in need.

To gain a unique insight into current daily lives in Ukraine, join us from 5pm on Thursday March 17th.

Already have a question for Mariia? Send it in through our story and we’ll be sure to ask her during the event!

13/03/2022

Share buybacks were responsible for 40% of SP500 returns in 2021 and these returns were generated without necessarily improving underlying business fundamentals. Investors must understand buybacks and be cautious of how companies use them to boost their share price and EPS. Tommaso Simone explores both sides of the debate concerning popular business news and whether Executive bonus packages should be so fixated on earnings. Link in bio.

(📸: Nicholas Cappello)

11/03/2022

After more than a year, the European Court of Justice ruled against a Hungarian-Polish challenge to the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation. The European Commission can now restrict the two countries' access to the EU's 7-year budget worth €1.8tn. Swipe right for details of the Court's ruling, different stakeholders' reactions, and what may happen next.

(📸: Gwenaël Piaser, FIDH, Leszek Szymánski, Hungary Today, Filip Singer)

10/03/2022

Russia was recently pulled out of SWIFT, the system that allows international money transfers. Swipe to learn more.

(📸: Reuters)

08/03/2022

On the 24th of February, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced through a pre-recorded broadcast the beginning of his country's invasion of Ukraine. Since then, the seizure of Ukraine has been anything but straight forward for President Putin, with the strength of the Ukrainian people proving a major obstacle to Putin's hopes for a quick invasion. Swipe to learn more.

22/02/2022

Nvidia, the largest US chipmaker by market value, did not pursue its purchase of Arm, one of the largest chipmakers for smartphones. Swipe to learn more.

(📸: Christie Hemm Klok)

21/02/2022

With the Covid-19 pandemic forcing much of our lives online, many scholars wondered if diplomacy would also transform into a digital phenomenon. In this article, Eva questions whether multilateral summits are still fundamental to diplomacy, arguing that these in-person occaisons are essential for harmonious international relations as they "trigger the mass public's attention and can be strategically used as a means of public diplomacy". Link in bio.

(📸: Patrick Semansky)

18/02/2022

As inflation spirals, Aman Jha evaluates the impact of changing interest rates on the Indian economy and its citizens. The unexpected shifts in investment from the presence of Covid-19 in March 2020 have had a long lasting effect on emerging markets; the Reserve Bank of India faces a delicate balance between managing inflation and growth as other countries prepare to raise rates throughout 2022.

(📸: rupixen)

13/02/2022

World class tennis player Novak Djokovic caused controversy last month when he tried (and failed) to compete in the Australian Open as an unvaccinated sportsman. From questionable PCR test results to inaccurate travel documents, Djokovic came under fire from fellow athletes and the Australian government. Swipe right for a timeline of events.

(📸: Glyn Kirk, Reuters, simpson33)

11/02/2022

Meta, Facebook’s parent company and former namesake, saw its valuation drop and shares plummet last week… swipe to learn more.

(📸: Dima Solomin)

10/02/2022

Political institutions often delegate authority to regulatory bodies to reap the benefits of their expertise. Yet, this delegation comes with challenges of its own. In this article Kirill discusses two modes of action that politicians can pursue when dealing with regulatory bureaucracies, arguing that balancing regulatory discretion with accountability could "trigger the never-ending adjustment of grips". Link: https://excapsapolitics.com/2022/02/politics/what-could-trigger-the-never-ending-adjustment-of-grip/

(📸: Getty Images)

08/02/2022

Meta (Facebook) put a stop to its crypto currency Diem. Swipe to learn more about the timeline of stablecoin Diem.

(📸: Cointelegraph)

06/02/2022

Is the recent continuous dip of global markets here to last? Swipe to learn more about the evolution and potential future of financial markets.

(📸: Madison Kaminski)

04/02/2022

The biggest deal in the video game industry has recently been closed when Microsoft bought Activision. Swipe to learn more.

(📸: EarlyGame)

03/02/2022

The world is watching as tensions between Russia and Ukraine heighten. With military experts and NATO allies anticipating a potential invasion, how messy could the situation in Eastern Europe become if the West tries to intervene? Swipe right to learn more about Russia’s demands and intentions in the region.

30/01/2022

"Bolsonaro's deliberate attempt to achieve herd immunity disproportionately affected Brazil's poor and vulnerable". With Brazil's Covid-19 death tally second only to the United States, it is worth questioning what went so wrong and why. In this article, Evan argues that the failure of President Bolsonaro's pandemic response can be attributed to his own extreme political beliefs - at the expense of the most vulnerable in society.

29/01/2022

The world’s most-subscribed streaming platform, Netflix, has recently seen its growth in customer numbers slow down considerably. Swipe to learn more.

(📸: protocol)

28/01/2022

Desmond Tutu will be remembered not only as one of the most powerful African religious leaders, but also as a champion for political justice, speaking out against oppression on all sides of the spectrum. His legacy is extraordinarily powerful and his impact on South Africa and the global community should not be understated. Swipe to learn more.

(📸: Broomberger Hoover, EPA, AP, Gallo Images, Helmuth Lochmann)

11/01/2022

Who were the winners and losers of the last two years in the stock market? Big tech players like Microsoft and Google’s parent company Alphabet benefited from the expansion of cloud services and digital advertising, while Apple achieved a $3T valuation in early 2022. However, on the other side of the spectrum, Alibaba suffered losses from troubles with supply chain disruptions and the CCP’s crackdown on tech. PingAn, a Chinese insurance company was exposed to liabilities of $530M while AT&T’s acquisition of Warner left them short of cash and liquidity to operate its telecom businesses. Learn more about these market changes during the pandemic by swiping right.

(📸: The Conversation)

10/01/2022

The exploration of majority rule’s advantage and countervailing disadvantages, accompanied by the analysis of the potential substitute in the form of consociationalism - all looked at through the prism of Perceval’s quest for the Holy Grail.

(📸: Alamy Stock Photos)

07/01/2022

05/01/2022

01/01/2022

As ex capsa enters its third year of existence, may we thank all our followers for their support throughout 2021. Happy New Year and wishing all in our community a successful 2022!

(📸: Zuza Gałczyńska)

31/12/2021

In this last piece of this three-part series, focuses on the mistreatment and detainment of immigrants in the United States. The ‘American Dream’ is founded on principles of providing opportunities for a better lifestyle, yet under the Trump administration, tens of thousands of migrants were detained and mistreated by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Link in bio.

(📸: Trump White House Archives)

30/12/2021

NFTs, non-fungible tokens, have been at the centre of discussion due to its rising popularity among digital art pieces. Here’s an overview prepared by our Finance team.

(📸: notethanun)

28/12/2021

“This is a no on this legislation”

These were Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-W.Va.) words on Fox News on Sunday 19th December, effectively killing any hope the White House and the Democrats had of passing Biden’s Build Back Better flagship bill ahead of Christmas. The bill, a $1.9 trillion package part of the administration’s post-pandemic recovery plan had been under negotiations for several months. Swipe right to learn more.

(📸: Reuters / Wikimedia Commons)

25/12/2021

From everyone at ex capsa, may we wish all our followers a happy holiday season. Thank you for your continued support for our platform and for making part of ex capsa’s growing community.

23/12/2021

The surge of the new Omicron variant has caused concerns globally, with cities going back into lockdown. Global oil supply is now once again in surplus and oil prices have plunged. Swipe to read an overview provided by our Finance team.

(📸: reuters)

19/12/2021

Fidelity Canada’s spot Bitcoin ETF, launched earlier this month, is a sign of the growing acceptance of digital currencies as an asset class in the traditional investment world. Swipe right to learn more.

(📸: Nick604, Unsplash / Bitcoin Sign: BackyardProductions)

18/12/2021

The Bank of England announced on Thursday the increase in the key interest rate from 0.1% to 0.25%. Our finance team covers what this means for the British economy.

(📸: Tom Nicholson/Reuters)

17/12/2021

More than a year after the Beirut double explosions killed at least 200 people and injured thousands, national authorities have been accused by victims' families and NGO of politically interfering to sabotage the investigations into the blast.
Swipe for some of the key events that have shaped the Land of Cedars' situation since the 4th of August 2020.

(📸: Aziz Taher; Dalati & Nohra/Handout via Xinhua; Jo Kassis; Ibrahim Amro/AFP via Getty Images; Anwar Amro/AFP via Getty Images; Mohamed Azalee/Reuters)

16/12/2021

Thursday’s story from our Finance team.

(📸: proactive investors)

15/12/2021

It's been a rough few days for the British government. After reports of traces of co***ne were found in the bathrooms of the Houses of Parliament, "partygate" overtook the news cycle. With his popularity at an all time low, will Boris Johnson and the Tories be able to overcome this crisis or will the pressure from the media and the public be too much to handle?

(📸: Paul Silvan; Jeff Gilbert; Getty Images; Toby Melville/Reuters)

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