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Saudi Arabia: Pariah or Partner?

Spencer Toohill Introduction United States policymakers cannot afford to disregard the prevailing conditions in the Middle East. Why?...

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The US-Iran Prisoner Swap and the Future of
Iranian Foreign Relations

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Oct 23, 20233 min read

The US-Iran Prisoner Swap and the Future of Iranian Foreign Relations

Sarah Reeves Following months of ongoing negotiations, on Monday, September 18th, Iran released five Iranian Americans from detention in...

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Beyond the Battlefield: New Threats in Drone Technology

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Mar 27, 20235 min read

Beyond the Battlefield: New Threats in Drone Technology

Lean more about how drones will fit into this new era of warfare.

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China’s Communist Party Doubles Down on Support for President Xi Jinping

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Jan 24, 20233 min read

China’s Communist Party Doubles Down on Support for President Xi Jinping

By Emily Prosser On October 22, China’s Communist Party elected President Xi Jinping for a third five-year term, demonstrating the...

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"Death by a Thousand Cuts:"
Human Rights and Democratic Erosion in the Philippines

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Jan 24, 20239 min read

"Death by a Thousand Cuts:" Human Rights and Democratic Erosion in the Philippines

By Pradanya Nagru “What we’re seeing is death by a thousand cuts of our democracy … little cuts to the body of Philippine democracy, and...

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Seeking Semiconductor Security - The United States and the Impact of the CHIPS Act

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Nov 15, 20224 min read

Seeking Semiconductor Security - The United States and the Impact of the CHIPS Act

Stephen Talik explains the CHIPS Act in the United States, concerns, and its impact.

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Reactions to the Russian Invasion: A Contextualization of the Former Soviet States

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Nov 10, 20229 min read

Reactions to the Russian Invasion: A Contextualization of the Former Soviet States

It is important to fully understand the history of the Soviet Union and how post-Soviet states are playing a role in American politics.

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Granting Political Asylum for Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation

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Oct 14, 20226 min read

Granting Political Asylum for Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation

Maegan Taback how 17-year-old girl named Fauziya Kassindja escaled female genital mutilation, and sought asylum in the United States.

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Weekly News Digest for October 7th, 2022

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Oct 8, 20229 min read

Weekly News Digest for October 7th, 2022

Check out the first Weekly News Digest of the semester!

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An Emergency Option for Ukraine’s Cyber Defenses

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Oct 3, 20226 min read

An Emergency Option for Ukraine’s Cyber Defenses

Stephanie Cannon discusses how Ukraine can better combat Russia's cyber attacks in the Russian-Ukraine War

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Sep 15, 20225 min read

Mexico Pivot for Energy Sovereignty

Mexican's desire to re-nationalize the state energy sector has caused a strained working relationship with the United States.

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The Implications of 3D Printed Weapons Technology

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Sep 7, 20228 min read

The Implications of 3D Printed Weapons Technology

How the development of 3D printing technology increases extremist threat.

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Country Report: American Polarization and Foreign Policy

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Mar 4, 20226 min read

Country Report: American Polarization and Foreign Policy

Olivia Oseroff discusses American polarization within the past five years and the differing priorities in foreign policy.

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Nov 3, 20214 min read

A Focus on Great Power Competition

Stephanie Cannon discusses the shift towards great power competition through focusing on gray-zone warfare and regional influence.

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Country Report: Iran, the U.S., and the Nuclear Deal

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Sep 30, 20216 min read

Country Report: Iran, the U.S., and the Nuclear Deal

Olivia Oseroff discusses the current state of Iranian=U.S. relations with the new Iranian president and nuclear deal developments.

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Getting the Transatlantic Relationship Back on Track

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Sep 1, 20216 min read

Getting the Transatlantic Relationship Back on Track

Hayley Hunter discusses the current transatlantic relationship and how it has changed between the Trump and Biden administrations.

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Aug 20, 202113 min read

Country Report: China and the U.S.

Olivia Oseroff examines China's infiltration of the United States through politics, national security, and economics.

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A Taliban Takeover: the Ramifications of a U.S. Troop Withdrawal on Human Rights

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Aug 16, 20215 min read

A Taliban Takeover: the Ramifications of a U.S. Troop Withdrawal on Human Rights

This paper provides background on the Taliban, an extremist group in Afghanistan that has existed since the 1990s.

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The Opportunities of a Pan-American Infrastructure Initiative

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Jul 7, 20216 min read

The Opportunities of a Pan-American Infrastructure Initiative

The U.S. must partner with nations across the Americas to build green infrastructure, including power plants and grids, to counter the PRC,

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Jul 2, 202115 min read

Country Report: Sheikh Jarrah

The country report examines the history, current developments of the Sheikh Jarrah evictions, & the politics of Hamas, the PA, and the IDF.

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