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Norway’s Oil Fund Explained: How a Nation Saved Over a Trillion Dollars for the Future
Norway turned North Sea oil into a $1.7 trillion savings account for future generations. We explain how the world's biggest sovereign wealth…
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How the WHO Works: Powers, Funding and Limits of the World’s Health Body
The WHO coordinates global health but cannot force countries to act. This explainer shows how the World Health Organization works, who funds…
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How Estonia Built the World’s Most Digital Government
Vote online, file taxes in five minutes, start a company from abroad: we explain how tiny Estonia built the world's most digital…
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The IMF Explained: How the World’s Financial Firefighter Lends to Nations
The IMF is the world's financial firefighter, lending billions to countries in crisis. This explainer shows how bailouts work and why its…
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Compulsory Voting Explained: How Australia Makes Everyone Vote
Australia fines citizens who skip elections, and turnout tops 90%. We explain how compulsory voting works and whether forcing people to vote…
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The World Bank Explained: How It Funds Development Across the Globe
The World Bank lends over $100 billion a year for development, from dams to schools. This explainer shows how it funds projects…
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How France’s Laicite Works: Secularism and Religion in French Public Life
France bars conspicuous religious symbols in schools and much public life. We explain laicite, the fierce secularism at the heart of French…
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How NATO Works: Article 5, Expansion and Collective Defence Explained
NATO's Article 5 says an attack on one ally is an attack on all. This explainer shows how collective defence works, why…
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The Roman Empire Explained: Rise, Fall and Lasting Legacy
From a village on the Tiber to an empire of 70 million people: we explain how Rome rose, why it fell, and…
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The WTO Explained: How Global Trade Rules Are Made and Enforced
The WTO writes global trade rules and settles disputes between nations. This explainer shows how the rules are made, enforced and why…