The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 ranks climate change-related risks as both highly likely and highly impactful.

Mercantilism emerged during the Industrial Revolution era.

The Global Risks Report notes that world population growth is the sole driver of most global risks.

Refugees are considered migrants who cross borders to seek better economic opportunities.

Sovereignty is a key concept describing a nation-state’s complete authority to govern its territory without outside interference.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN in 1948.

The federal government provides states with a large sum of money to improve education outcomes. The law specifies the general goal of improving education but allows each state to determine how the funds will be spent, such as on teacher training, school facilities, technology, or tutoring programs. Which type of federal aid is best illustrated in this scenario?

The Global Risks Report indicates that climate change and extreme weather events are both a short-term and long-term risk.

Liberalism is a viewpoint that nations will all benefit from cooperation.

The Mongolian Empire is credited with building over 250,000 miles of roads, an early but important step in the process of globalization.