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Possession of a Holy City: Trump and the Status of…
A capital city is more than just where the country's government offices reside; it is also the symbolic…
Common-Wealth of Reform: Looking Abroad to fix…
With the passing of the New Year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government have entered their third full…
The Two-State Solution: An Obituary
Writer's note: A glossary for certain key terms can be found at the end of the article.
President Trump’s decision…
The Hidden Economics Behind Antibiotic Resistance
Late last year, a woman in Nevada died of an infection inflicted by a pan-resistance bacterium. The bacteria was…
Making America Great Again? Trump’s Promises, 365…
‘’January 20th, 2017, will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again.’’ - Donald…
Russia’s Newest Satellite State May Be Farther…
In the post-World War II era, Europe was divided by what Winston Churchill proclaimed as an “iron curtain,” a…
Trump’s Penthouse Populism and the Republican Tax Plan…
A year into the Trump administration, the Republican Party is on track to enact a major overhaul of the US…
Cashiers and Coal Miners: The Decline of Two Sectors
Towards the end of November, Americans partook in the annual ritual of Black Friday, when customers line up, still…
Editor’s Desk: The End of Internet Innovation
Quietly buried amongst the inflammatory headlines that have become so emblematic of Trump’s America, Ajit Pai, head…
The Commission of Truth: Seeking Colombia’s…
It has been a little over a year since the Colombian government and guerrilla group FARC-EP signed a Peace…
Gender Quotas: A Surface-Level Measure for Surface-Level…
Women have come a long way from being confined to housework and strictly “feminine” standards, but the wait for…
Bonn 2017: The Two-Sided Face of the United States and…
The historic outcome of the 2015 Paris Climate Accord was a triumphant rallying cry for many as the world’s first…