Obama’s Foreign Policy Legacy: Mistakes Made, Too Early to Tell
By Thomas Ashe Staff Writer On September 8, Foreign Affairs held a debate between academic scholars and practitioners in the
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What’s Behind Saudi Support for the Iran Deal?
In July, King Salman of Saudi Arabia officially announced his nation’s support for the Iran nuclear deal. In the past, Saudi Arabia and Iran have never been the best of friends, but King Salman says that President Obama assured him of the deal’s success. However, perhaps there are other reasons for Saudi Arabia’s support that lie below the surface.
Read MorePlaying Devil’s Advocate for China and Africa
While some remain undecided on what to think of Chinese-African relations, it is apparent that China is taking a stronghold in the economies of certain African countries. Despite serious political turmoil in some of these states, China has aggressively established businesses, even in places where they seemed unlikely to thrive.
Read MoreNATO: Obsolete Superheroes?
On March 20, the Economist published a political cartoon depicting the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in the current confrontation between Russia and Ukraine. The cartoon depicts NATO’s power during the Cold War as a movie line up staring super heroes: Brawn, Shield, Unity, and Projector.
Read MoreMelting Pot Shock
By Anna Bondi Staff Writer During National Foreign Language Week, Pine Bush High School in Pine Bush, New York decided
Read MoreUN Fails to Reduce Disaster Risk
By John Carey Staff Writer Ten years ago, the United Nations held its second conference on disaster risk reduction and
Read MoreIs America Best?
By Isla Lamont Staff Writer In 2009, President Barack Obama stated in a public address, “I believe in American exceptionalism,
Read MoreMr. Netanyahu Offers No Concrete Plan
On March 3, in a controversial move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a speech to the joint session of Congress just a few weeks ahead of the Israeli elections.
Read MoreShould Japan Build an Offensive Military Force?
Recently, ISIS captured and killed two Japanese citizens – military contractor Haruna Yukawa and journalist Kenji Goto. This bold act by ISIS has frightened the world for its violent displays of aggression to Japan, a country which has no offensive military to retaliate with.
Read MoreGlobal Businesses May Solve Climate Change
In light of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held in Paris in December 2015, a group of global business leaders has proposed an ambitious plan to combat climate change
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