Commonwealth

August 31, 2024 4 min read Definitions

International Relations History Commonwealth British Empire International Organizations Global Governance Democracy

The Commonwealth of Nations, formerly the British Commonwealth, is a political association of 56 member states, most of which were part of the British Empire. It emphasizes democracy, liberty, equality, and the eradication of poverty, ignorance, and disease.

August 31, 2024 5 min read Definitions

Sterling Area: An Historical Monetary Bloc

Economics History Finance Sterling Area British Pound Commonwealth Monetary Policy Foreign Exchange Reserves

An in-depth look at the Sterling Area, a group of countries linked by their currencies to the British Pound and their economic interconnections from the inter-war period to the mid-20th century.

August 24, 2024 3 min read Definitions

Understanding Ltd. (Limited): What It Means After a Business Name

Business Law Incorporation Business Structure Limited Liability Company Law Commonwealth

Explore the meaning, implications, and uses of Ltd. (Limited) in business names across the UK, Ireland, Canada, and other Commonwealth countries.