Liam Chen

World Affairs Reporter

Liam Chen covers geopolitics, diplomacy and global development, with a focus on making complex international stories accessible.

81 articles

World

What Is Foreign Aid?

Foreign aid is the transfer of money, goods or expertise from one country to another to support development or relief. Here are…

Liam Chen · · 5 min read
World

What Is the European Union?

The European Union is a political and economic union of 27 countries with a single market and shared institutions. Here is how…

Liam Chen · · 6 min read
World

What Is NATO?

NATO is a military alliance of 32 countries built on the promise that an attack on one is an attack on all. Here is its purpose…

Liam Chen · · 6 min read
World

What Is a Developing Country?

A developing country is one with a lower level of economic development and living standards relative to wealthier nations. Here…

Liam Chen · · 5 min read
World

What Is the World Bank?

The World Bank is an international institution that lends money and expertise to developing countries to reduce poverty. Here is…

Liam Chen · · 5 min read
Politics

The Separation of Powers Explained

The separation of powers divides government into three branches, the legislature, the executive and the judiciary, so that no…

Liam Chen · · 6 min read