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David Banks

Professorial Lecturer of International Politics, American University School of International Service
I am a Professorial Lecturer at American University where I focus on International Order, Great Power Politics, and Diplomacy. My book manuscript investigates the motivation for, and political consequences of, state violations of diplomatic practice. I also write on and design wargames. I have a number of articles published or under development regarding diplomatic practice, symbolic diplomacy, crises escalation, coercive diplomacy, and great power conferences. I have been published in International Studies Quarterly, Time, The Washington Post, The Independent, among other venues. At AU I teach classes on Great Power Politics, Diplomatic Practice, International Security, and Global History.

Global Geopolitics Series

Syria military presence risks US credibility with world community

Nov 27, 2019 12:38 pm UTC| Insights & Views

President Donald Trumps decisions to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria and then to send them back into action has raised new concerns around the world about the reliability of U.S. promises. Since the beginning...

Economy

German bunds gain after December manufacturing PMI misses estimates, albeit still in contraction

The German bunds gained during European session Monday after the countrys manufacturing PMI for the month of December missed market expectations, albeit still remaining in the contraction zone, below the 50-point threshold...

Australian government downgrades expectation of the underlying cash surplus in 2019-20

The Australian government has downgraded its expectation of the underlying cash surplus in 2019-20 to AUD5.0bn (0.3 percent of GDP) and across the coming three years. This represents a change of fortunes compared to the...

BoJ likely to remain on hold for foreseeable future, says Capital Economics

The Bank of Japan seems to have underestimated the drag on domestic demand from Octobers sales tax hike. But the global outlook has improved and the governments fiscal stimulus announcement has given policymakers a further...

EM Asian currencies likely to advance in weeks ahead, remain susceptible to headlines till first week of Jan: Scotiabank

EM Asian currencies are expected to advance in the weeks ahead, while remaining susceptible to the headlines till the first week of January, according to the latest research report from Scotiabank. The Fed left its...

Australian bonds flat on improved risk sentiments; eyes on Dec policy meeting minutes

The Australian bonds remained flat during Asian session of the first trading day of the week Monday despite an improvement in investors risk sentiments after the United States and China announced to reach a historic phase...

Politics

The truth about Barack Obama, Michelle Obama divorce rumors

Barack Obama might no longer be working in the Oval Office but that does not mean that the former president and his wife Michelle Obama are out of the limelight. In fact, rumors about the two divorcing have been going on...

Donald Trump criticized for his mocking Greta Thunberg tweet

President Donald Trumps Twitter post targeting teenage activist Greta Thunberg drew criticisms from various sectors. The tweet, which came after Thunberg was named Person of the Year by Time magazine, suggested to the...

Melania Trump's shocking expenditures on clothes revealed!

Melania Trump is a former model turned First Lady of the United States so no wonder she likes to be fashionable. However, it was recently revealed that she has been spending a staggering amount to replenish her wardrobe...

Why Michelle Obama defended Ellen DeGeneres against bashers for her friendship with George W. Bush

Michelle Obama took the side of Ellen DeGeneres and defended the popular host from bashers who criticized her for her friendship with the former POTUS George W. Bush. Barack Obamas wife explained that there was nothing...

Melania Trump, Donald Trump divorce rumors: What are their terms?

United States President Donald Trump is known for having married three times. However, rumors are circulating that his marriage to First Lady Melania Trump may be declining. The rumors started when Melania delayed her...

Science

Asteroids: Space rock with nuclear bomb-levels of impact sighted

Many space enthusiasts have always noticed how frequent asteroids have been coming close to the Earths vicinity. Now, NASA has spotted a new asteroid hurtling close to the planet with the force of a nuclear...

NASA: Astronaut Al Worden reveals his 'most serious moment' on Apollo 15

NASA has had hits and misses when it comes to moon missions since its first mission back in 1969. Astronaut Al Worden shared his experience during the Apollo 15 mission, including the moment that threatened the entire...

Pacific Ring of Fire: Volcanologist reveals the most dangerous volcanoes

When it comes to earthquakes and eruptions, the Pacific Ring of Fire is what geologists and volcanologists are watching out for. A recent report reveals which of these volcanoes in the Ring of Fire are the most dangerous...

Aliens: Distant exoplanets may contain water sources

Space agencies are continuously studying the entities that are beyond the Earth, including one of the biggest mysteries in space. A new report reveals that distant exoplanets may have sources of water. One of the...

Antarctica shrank the brains of some scientists stationed there

For most people, Antarctica is a place they will never set foot in their entire lifetime. Its unbearably cold and covered year-round in ice, there are no hotels or fast food joints and there are no commercial ships or...

Technology

Google helps you detect spams texts with new Messages app features

Google rolled two new features for its Messages app so users can better combat spam and phishing. The tech giant just added on Thursday a spam detection to the popular Android messaging app which would make it easier for...

AirPods holiday sales now live on Walmart, Best Buy

Those with tech-savvy and music-loving friends and are starting their holiday shopping early are in luck because several AirPods deals are now up online. Several discount offers can be found in different stores; however,...

iOS 14 announcement is very likely in June 2020

The launch of iOS 13 has been an underwhelming experience even to avid fans of Apple products. It is then not surprising if many iPhone and iPad users are now looking forward to having iOS 14. iOS 13 was just fully...

iPhone 12 price increase is unlikely to exceed $100

Every year, major tech companies are expected to refresh its flagship product lineups. It has also been customary for them to announce major specs and features upgrades since these are necessary to entice the public to...

iPhone SE 2 may end up being called iPhone 9

The iPhone SE 2 has been a recurring subject on tech fans weekly dose of Apple rumors. People now have a good idea of what to expect from the device, but a new report about its official name appears to be the most...

Digital Currency

There’s no stopping cryptocurrency, say’s Indian lawmaker

Crypto Technicals: 'Spinning Top' fails to deter bears in ETH/USD, pair on track to test trendline at 133.50

Crypto Technicals: NEO/USD extends choppy trade below 21-EMA, bias neutral

Law

British Columbia's vaping crackdown could offer a roadmap for the rest of the world

Payday lenders have embraced installment loans to evade regulations – but they may be even worse

Litigation is the real reason financial reports are becoming harder to read

Life

Finally, your electricity bill looks set to fall. Here's how much you could save

Why Americans are staying put, instead of moving to a new city or state

How do you know when it's time to break up? Here's the research

Nature

How to design a forest fit to heal the planet

Flash flooding is a serious threat in the UK – here's how scientists are tackling its prediction

The digital economy's environmental footprint is threatening the planet

Sports

Michael Schumacher health condition divulged by doctor

Manny Pacquiao would lose in Floyd Mayweather Jr. rematch, Shane Mosley Jr. predicts

Cleveland Browns official dismisses Odell Beckham Jr. trade rumors

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: USD/DKK hovers towards 4-month low, dip till 6.6947 likely

FxWirePro: USD/NOK consolidates near a 2-1/2 month low on Norway's trade surplus

FxWirePro: USD/TRY near 7-week peak on downbeat economic data, good to buy on dips

Market Data

Johnson's thumping win an electoral lesson in not just having policies, but knowing how to sell them

What Boris Johnson's government needs to do to show it is serious on climate change

Regulatory Series on Cryptocurrencies: CFTC Chair Highlights Regulatory Approach on Key Issues of Crypto-Assets At Harvard Kennedy School

FxWirePro: Aussie rises against Kiwi after manufacturing PMI, services PMI data

Uber's data revealed nearly 6,000 sexual assaults. Does that mean it's not safe?

Digital Currency Revolution Series: The Potential Impact of Federal Reserve’s Monetary Policy on Cryptocurrencies in 2020

The dark side of Alexa, Siri and other personal digital assistants

Australian bonds flat on improved risk sentiments; eyes on Dec policy meeting minutes

SNP landslide: Boris Johnson needs smarter response than refusing Scotland an independence vote

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