Clinton’s Secretary of State Shortlist Reveals Her Foreign Policy

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Alexander Bobroske

The Clinton transition team recently leaked its shortlist for Secretary of State. While media attention has solely focused on Vice President Joe Biden’s appearance on the list, the rest of the list reveals what a potential Clinton administration’s foreign policy might entail. Based on her shortlist, Clinton has Russian aggression and European stability on … Continue reading →

Europe / Europe / Foreign Policy / Immigration / Middle East / UN

The May Doctrine: Addressing Global Mass Migration

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Alexander Bobroske • 1 Comment

“The May Doctrine” is a three-part series discussing the three major planks of British Prime Minister Theresa May’s new foreign policy grand strategy. This second part analyzes the second plank: addressing the global mass migration crisis. Find the first part of the series here. In spite of Brexit, British Prime Minister Theresa May recently unveiled … Continue reading →

Foreign Policy / Israel / Politics / Presidential Race 2016

Trump and Clinton: What’s Their Deal With Israel?

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Julia Waterstreet

On September 25, 2016, the soon-to-be leader of the free world met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Although I cannot yet tell you which it was, I do know that both U.S. presidential nominees conversed with the leader of the free Middle Eastern world about U.S.-Israeli relations. So, what would a Hillary Clinton or … Continue reading →

Foreign Policy / Middle East / National Security

How the US Can Solve Its Turkey-Kurd Conundrum in Syria

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Alexander Bobroske

Since the start of the Syria Conflict, US policies have been inconsistent and at times self-defeating. In the fight against ISIL and the Assad regime, the US is supporting actors who themselves continue to fight each other in long-standing conflicts. This includes US ally and NATO member Turkey and the Kurdish groups favored by the … Continue reading →

Europe / Europe / Foreign Policy / Presidential Race 2016 / UN

The May Doctrine: Fighting Global Terrorism and What It Means for U.S. Interests

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Alexander Bobroske • 2 Comments

“The May Doctrine” is a three-part series discussing the three major planks of British Prime Minister Theresa May’s new foreign policy grand strategy. This first piece analyzes the first plank: fighting global terrorism. Continue reading →

Dpt. of State / Foreign Policy / National Security / Politics / Presidential Race 2016 / Russia

Politicking National Security: A Hack Job

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Ashley Nelle-Davis

In case you missed it, a presidential candidate invited a foreign government to break into either a private citizen’s email account and steal information or break into the servers at the United States Department of State. I am in a state of disbelief. These were his words (with my editorial comments in parentheses): Russia, if … Continue reading →

Foreign Policy

Boko Haram: Who, Why, and What We Should Do

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Alessandra DiNardo

Generally, little attention is given to the jihadist group based out of Nigeria known as Boko Haram. Much of the world learned about the group in April 2014 after the kidnapping of 276 schoolgirls from their dormitory in Chibok. Approximately 50 of the girls escaped, but little is known about the remaining 225 girls, besides … Continue reading →

China / Foreign Policy / National Security

Next Steps for the U.S. in the South China Sea

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Philip Rossetti

The recent FONOP has paved the way for the U.S.’ next move, which should be beginning preparations for securing an internationally recognized agreement to settle the Spratly Island issue once and for all. Continue reading →

China / Foreign Policy / National Security

Why America Cares about “China’s” Sea

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Philip Rossetti

China has been building artificial islands near the Spratly Islands for years in an attempt to claim territorial sovereignty over the contested area. If the U.S. does not challenge these claims of sovereignty, then it could open the door for China to assert that all shipping passing through the South China Sea requires their approval. Continue reading →

Debt / Economy / Latin America

Bankruptcy is Just a Band-Aid, Puerto Rico Needs Meaningful Reform

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Jacqueline Varas

The global economy has been experiencing its fair share of ups and downs. Many eyes, including my own, have been locked on Greece as the country struggles to stay afloat under the overwhelming weight of its government debt. Furthermore, Prime Minister Tsipras’s leftist economic policies have all but dismantled the Greek economy. Outlandish tax rates … Continue reading →

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