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Energy Development Associated With Resource Security
By Kelly Roberson The military presence of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz presents a security dilemma for China concerning
Gaining Power Over Power
By Jannes Tiemes Michigan Public Act 233 of 2023 (PA 233) has barely been in effect for a year, but
Assessing Missteps and Future Trajectory for US Foreign Policy in Asia
By Kelly Roberson Over the past twenty years, consecutive missteps in addressing China’s rise as a global superpower have rendered
My Mother Survived the Violence. Federal Policy Failed Her Recovery
By Renee Sahatdjian As a young girl, I remember finding an old newspaper clipping wedged between dusty books in my
UAPs and Global Security: From Secrecy to Shared Responsibility
By Dr. Sharlette Kellum From Secrecy to Shared Security In 1977, residents of Colares Island in Brazil reported beams of
Democratic Backsliding and Political Violence in the US
By Charlotte Cardel Political violence in the United States isn’t new. While this kind of high-profile, partisan violence aimed at
What “Gen Z Protests” Reveal About the Role of Social Media Companies in International Politics
By Ian Kennedy Gen Z-led protests across Asia and Africa have brought social media’s political power to the forefront, fundamentally
You’ve Got A Friend In Me: AI Toys, Young Children, and Potential Hazards
By Aaron Spitler For toymakers concerned with engaging the next generation of children, artificial intelligence (AI) could prove to be
Advocate for Grant-Based Financing- A Strategic Policy Recommendation for European Commision and European Investment Bank
Executive Summary The European Investment Bank’s (EIB) concessional loan-based climate financing model under the Green Climate Fund is inefficient in
Gangs, Democracy, and Critical Supply Chains. What is next for Haiti?
With elections nearing and organized gangs controlling key supply routes, Haiti faces four possible futures. The best-case scenario is that
Rapid National Response to Smallpox Attack in the United States
The Issue of Smallpox Disease History Cause and Eradication Smallpox, caused by variola virus, had a mortality rate of 30%,
Invisible African American Fathers: Bridging the Gaps in Policy Support
African American individuals who are homeless face unique challenges—barriers often overlooked in public policy and social services. While homelessness is
Propaganda and Power: A Study of China’s Global Rise and North Korea’s Retreat
Propaganda has long been a tool of authoritarian rule to influence public opinion, but it serves starkly different purposes in
Energy under Trump: The Climate Implications of Agenda 47
The United States of America is already the world’s top oil and natural gas-producing country, but President-elect Donald J. Trump
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Trump’s America
On November 5th, U.S. climate change work was dealt a devastating blow. In less than two months, the U.S. will
And on the seventh day, God created billion-dollar malls.
How should the law confront religious institutions with shocking amounts of wealth and incalculable influence? When I was 7 years
Redrawing Democracy: How Structural Racism and Gerrymandering Undermines Health Equity for Minority Communities
One of the central facets of democracy is the voice of the people. That voice, funneled through elections, grants individuals
Mitigating the Harms of “Health & Wellness” Influencers
If you’ve ever used TikTok or Instagram, your feed has probably been dominated by fitness gurus promoting “body sculpting workouts,”
The Threat of Electronic Consumer Goods to National Cybersecurity
Executive Summary Given rising tensions with China, growing national security concerns, and the potential for domestic job creation, Congress should
Balancing Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability in Indonesia
In international economic development, a prevailing perspective often regards environmental degradation as an inevitable “cost” that must be paid to