Red Sea Geopolitics and Somalia
The Broader Geopolitical Shift If tensions between Israel, the United States, and Iran escalate into a broader regional conflict, regional […]
Understanding Populism: Strategy, Identity, and Democratic Impact
Scholarly and policy research suggests that populism can, in certain cases, contribute to the weakening of democratic institutions and protections
Hungary’s Election Results Spell a new Paradigm for the EU
On May 29, 2010, Hungary elected Viktor Orbán as its prime minister. Orbán served from 1998 to 2002, then returned
What Role will the Houthis Play in the Iran Conflict?
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What is Democratic Backsliding?
For explanatory purposes, democracy will be given a general and literal definition. In a broad sense, democracy is rule through
The Surprising Story of Swedish Fish Candy and Their Interesting Journey to America
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Iran Conflict Spreads as Gulf States Strengthen Defenses and Condemn Attacks
The conflict arising from the Iran-Gulf war is evolving rapidly. There is much international interest in the ongoing conflict between
The Future of Western Sahara
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China Rare Earth Processing Dominance and the Global Supply Bottleneck
There are seventeen rare earth elements: the fifteen lanthanide elements, as well as scandium and yttrium. REEs are concentrated around
A Visit to the White House Reverses Tone Between Trump and Petro
After months of back-and-forth between Mr. Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro, the Trump-Petro White House meeting marked a notable
Militant Attack on Niamey Air Base Raises Security and Geopolitical Concerns
According to Niger’s military and regional security experts, ISIS attacked the Niamey airport on January 28 and 29, 2026. They
EU Trade Deals With India and Mercosur Signal Europe’s Global Market Expansion
The EU is pursuing trade deals with India and Mercosur to diversify its trade relationships. The Eu’s trade deals with