Alexander Sarti argues that the CHIPS Act alone will not secure U.S. semiconductor leadership. Despite major investments, reliance on foreign supply remains high. He calls for bold innovation and new manufacturing models to overcome labor, cost, and talent barriers in order to achieve real technological independence and long-term competitiveness.
Read MoreMoon Hwan Lee reveals how North Korea exploits rare earth mineral trade and financial loopholes to evade sanctions. Highlighting cases like DHID, he calls for stronger enforcement through financial crime frameworks, traceability tools, and trade controls to protect global security and reinforce the effectiveness of international sanctions regimes.
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Haiti’s collapse demands international action, Martin Rodriguez argues, as he proposes a UN-backed conservatorship to restore stability, citing past models like Timor-Leste and Cambodia. He believes that only external administration can rebuild institutions and enable Haiti’s long-term path to self-governance.
Read MoreSumesh Shiwakoty explores how Trump’s presidency affected the U.S. dollar’s global reserve status, particularly how Trump’s trade policies, political rhetoric, and skepticism toward international institutions weakened confidence in the dollar.
Read MoreIn this piece, Viola Fur shows that Uzbekistan must enact targeted reforms to escape the middle-income trap. It calls for stronger support for small businesses, modernized education aligned with labor market needs, and investment in clean energy—key steps to boost productivity and secure sustainable, inclusive growth by 2030.
Read MoreThis article argues that the CBP-One application violates international law and human rights principles, specifically non-refoulement. The author suggests that the United States, as a global leader, must prevent such violations to protect asylum in the States and set the precedent for other countries.
Read MoreClaire Spangler investigates the catalyst for the large-scale mobilization of pro-union Catalans in 2017. She analyzes social media trends, particularly on Twitter, to assess the intersection between resource mobilization and threat framing.
Read MoreThis article explores whether China engaged in information warfare in the 2024 Taiwan presidential elections. It suggests methods deployed by China, the key demographics impacted, and the larger implications of information warfare on elections around the world.
Read MoreThis piece argues that the ICC's impartiality and effectiveness, largely due to its failure to investigate alleged war crimes in Iraq in 2003 and the ongoing status of investigations in Afghanistan, has come into question. The authors challenge the ICC navigate great power dynamics in a more effective manner to preserve its credibility.
Read MoreSalar Ghahramani argues that while the United States does not currently have a sovereign wealth fund, it would be a great economic tool and a formidable foreign policy instrument. The fund could act as a catalyst for growth, peace, and stronger alliances.
Read MoreThe article explores Theodore Roosevelt's naval diplomacy, highlighting two key examples: the preemptive strike in Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War and the peaceful yet powerful Great White Fleet voyage. Both of these incidents demonstrate how strategic military preparedness and assertive yet patient diplomacy can prevent conflicts.
Read MoreWhile the U.K. and France’s ability to shape world affairs has diminished, India’s is only growing. In terms of security, the economy, and diplomacy, the effect is so pronounced that it seems like the “Big Five” classification of most powerful nations in the world has already become the “Big Four” for all practical purposes.
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Evan Stubbs examines the deepening relationship between Israel and Taiwan, highlighting their shared struggles with geopolitical isolation and existential threats, which have fostered significant military, economic, and cultural cooperation.
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Alexandra Huggins explores how Rwanda’s gacaca courts, focusing on restorative justice and reconciliation, helped heal deep societal divides and promote lasting peace after the genocide.
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Branson Gillispie analyzes the disqualification of Georgia’s 2009 Eurovision entry “We Don’t Wanna Put In,” a protest song aimed at Vladimir Putin. The banning of the song underscores the complexities of politics within Eurovision and exemplifies creative resistance and contentious politics on an international stage.
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Graham Owens investigates the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) control over the sports industry, detailing how the IRGC uses its influence to suppress dissent, particularly among female athletes, and to reinforce its political and economic power.
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Stacey Nicole Bellido discusses how global care chains (GCCs) support global economic activities and urges better protection and understanding of those in GCCs through improved data, infrastructure, and international cooperation.
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Marina Carneiro de Castro examines the United States’ ongoing blockade of the WTO Appellate Body and its effects on global trade.
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Sera Yun discusses the role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in bridging the infrastructure financing gap, emphasizing their benefits in financial sustainability, innovation, and sustainable development, especially in a de-globalizing world.
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Katha Ray explores the impact of the prolonged conflict in Côte d'Ivoire on youth and stresses the importance of including young people in peacebuilding efforts to address the root causes of violence and promote sustainable peace.
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