Trump, Bukele, and the lure of gold
April 18, 2025
The Monday Oval Office meeting between Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele was a sickening spectacle. Both men, having been elected to preside over nominally democratic
Category: Commentary & Opinions
Trump’s chaotic diplomacy leaves Ukraine adrift
April 5, 2025
Considering the dizzying speed of President Trump’s announcements and executive actions orders, it’s no surprise that the shocks of yesterday are constantly overshadowed by those
Trump’s embrace of Conor McGregor sends a signal to Europe’s far right
March 27, 2025
Middle Ireland is deeply offended by the US president because, on St Patrick’s Day, when the world typically turns green, Donald Trump’s official visitor at
Trump’s America first approach disrupts global stability
March 23, 2025
President Donald Trump promises to reshape Washington’s foreign policy. The first term of President Trump is notable for the disruption of alliances, challenges to international
Rice and Ferguson’s Reflections on US-China Relations: Navigating Complexity with Academic Fairness
September 20, 2023
In their recent essay published in The Economist, former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and historian Niall Ferguson delve into the intricate landscape of
Navigating the UAE’s Geopolitical Web: Economic Interests, Regional Stability, and Accountability
September 20, 2023
In early September, officials from the US, the EU, and the UK visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of a broader effort with
Sportswashing Is Just One Part of Saudi Arabia’s Vast Foreign Influence Campaign
July 18, 2023
Introduction: Saudi Arabia’s strategy of utilizing international sports to bolster its soft power and influence has come under scrutiny as the Senate Permanent Subcommittee
The Struggle for Gas in the Eastern Mediterranean: A Complex Geopolitical Challenge
May 17, 2023
The Eastern Mediterranean region has become a hotbed of contention as countries vie for control over the vast energy resources beneath its waters. The
How Finland’s Accession to NATO Can Prevent a World War
April 4, 2023
Today, the world saw an accession ceremony that drew the attention of the international community as a whole. With the raising of their national flag,
The Impact of China’s Growing Economic Presence on Iraq’s Future
March 21, 2023
Introduction Twenty years have passed since the United States led a coalition of countries to invade Iraq in 2003. The primary objective of the invasion
Trump, Bukele, and the lure of gold
April 18, 2025
The Monday Oval Office meeting between Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele was a sickening spectacle. Both men, having been elected to preside over nominally democratic
Trump’s chaotic diplomacy leaves Ukraine adrift
April 5, 2025
Considering the dizzying speed of President Trump’s announcements and executive actions orders, it’s no surprise that the shocks of yesterday are constantly overshadowed by those
Trump’s embrace of Conor McGregor sends a signal to Europe’s far right
March 27, 2025
Middle Ireland is deeply offended by the US president because, on St Patrick’s Day, when the world typically turns green, Donald Trump’s official visitor at
Trump’s America first approach disrupts global stability
March 23, 2025
President Donald Trump promises to reshape Washington’s foreign policy. The first term of President Trump is notable for the disruption of alliances, challenges to international
Rice and Ferguson’s Reflections on US-China Relations: Navigating Complexity with Academic Fairness
September 20, 2023
In their recent essay published in The Economist, former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and historian Niall Ferguson delve into the intricate landscape of
Navigating the UAE’s Geopolitical Web: Economic Interests, Regional Stability, and Accountability
September 20, 2023
In early September, officials from the US, the EU, and the UK visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of a broader effort with
Sportswashing Is Just One Part of Saudi Arabia’s Vast Foreign Influence Campaign
July 18, 2023
Introduction: Saudi Arabia’s strategy of utilizing international sports to bolster its soft power and influence has come under scrutiny as the Senate Permanent Subcommittee
The Struggle for Gas in the Eastern Mediterranean: A Complex Geopolitical Challenge
May 17, 2023
The Eastern Mediterranean region has become a hotbed of contention as countries vie for control over the vast energy resources beneath its waters. The
How Finland’s Accession to NATO Can Prevent a World War
April 4, 2023
Today, the world saw an accession ceremony that drew the attention of the international community as a whole. With the raising of their national flag,
The Impact of China’s Growing Economic Presence on Iraq’s Future
March 21, 2023
Introduction Twenty years have passed since the United States led a coalition of countries to invade Iraq in 2003. The primary objective of the invasion
