Joseph Halloway, Author at Union town news

Why water is increasingly seen as a geopolitical risk

International

Understanding Water’s Role in Geopolitical Risk

Joseph Halloway

Freshwater underpins life, agriculture, energy production, industry, and vital ecosystem functions, yet its availability remains both scarce and uneven across the globe. Only around 2.5% of Earth’s water is freshwater,…

Why energy keeps getting used as a geopolitical tool

International

Energy as Geopolitical Tool: Why it Persists

Joseph Halloway

Energy extends far beyond fuel and electricity, serving as the foundation for industry, transportation, household well-being, and military strength. Because of this central role, it becomes a particularly powerful instrument…

Italians furious over deployment of ICE agents to bolster US security at Winter Olympics

International

Italy’s Rage: ICE Agents Bolster US Security

Joseph Halloway

The deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Italy for the upcoming Winter Olympics has sparked growing concern among lawmakers and the public. Questions about jurisdiction, security…

Social Responsibility

Cuba: services CSR advancing training and community well-being projects

Joseph Halloway

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Cuba aims to close skills gaps, reinforce public services, and elevate community well-being by fostering collaboration among state institutions, businesses, non-governmental organizations, and local groups.…

Trump threatens new 100% tariffs on Canada over possible trade deal with China

Economy

Canada Faces Trump’s Tariff Threat on China Deal

Joseph Halloway

Tensions between the United States and Canada intensified this week after President Donald Trump cautioned that he might levy significant tariffs on Canadian imports should the nation deepen its trade…

person putting rolled banknotes in glass jar

Investments and Business

The Importance of Break-Even Point Analysis

Joseph Halloway

The term break-even point (BEP) is fundamental in both financial analysis and day-to-day business decision-making. It signifies the moment at which a company's total revenues precisely equal its total costs,…

Milan Fashion Week S/S 2025 highlights | Wallpaper

Culture and Entertainment

Fashion Shoot Defined

Joseph Halloway

A fashion shoot is a meticulously planned photography session crafted to showcase clothing, accessories, and various style elements, acting as a visual narrative that communicates the essence of a brand,…

Why information manipulation threatens democratic stability

International

The Peril of Manipulated Information on Democracy

Joseph Halloway

Democratic stability depends on citizens who remain well-informed, institutions capable of earning public trust, a shared foundation of widely acknowledged yet continuously debated facts, and transitions of power conducted with…

Tired of AI, people are committing to the analog lifestyle in 2026

Investments and Business

The 2026 Shift: From AI Dependence to Analog Living

Joseph Halloway

As AI-powered tools take on more of our everyday responsibilities, a growing number of people are looking for opportunities to disconnect and reconnect with tangible experiences. This shift, widely known…