The Necessary Evil of U.S. Sanctions on Venezuela
The United States Treasury Department, recently declared oil sanctions on Venezuela’s state-run oil company Petroleos de Venezuela.
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North-South Korean Peace Talks
In a crucial and historical time, the stage is set for the two leaders from North Korea and South Korea to meet at a summit that could bring permanent peace and security to the Korean Peninsula after decades of serious tensions. Furthermore, a joint statement regarding the “denuclearization” issue is also on the negotiation table,
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American Mid Term Elections
On November 2, four days before the United States midterm election, polls predicted that the Democratic Party is likely to gain control of the House of Representatives while the Republican Party will keep its majority in the Senate. The trends indicate a balance of power on Capitol Hill for the next two years, and the possibility of legislative deadlocks.
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Trade War Intensifies as Trump Imposes $200 Billion in New Tariffs
The Trump administration levied new tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods in an escalating trade dispute between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.
Read MoreTrump Administration Scores New NAFTA Deal with Canada and Mexico
President Trump announced that a new trade pact with Canada and Mexico has been successfully negotiated to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. The trade pact comes after a year of hard-fought negotiations between the three nations.
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The Trump Administration is Justified in Withdrawing From the Ineffective UNRWA
On August 31,the State Department announced that it will no longer contribute to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which garnered strong condemnation from critics.
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Good for The Agency, Bad For History
Staff Writer Gabrielle Goldworm examine the political atmosphere currently surrounding the white house and the constant changes happening in the Trump Administration.
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Why America Needs John Bolton’s Leadership More Than Ever
President Donald Trump announced via Twitter that former U.S. Ambassador John Bolton will replace H.R. McMaster as National Security Adviser, effective April 9. Staff Writer Catherine Doolan takes a closer look into the importance of this move.
Read MoreU.S. and Brazil Face Off Over Steel Tariff
The Brazillian government is trying to negotiate exemption from the Trump administration’s newly announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
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If You’re Old Enough To Get Shot, You’re Old Enough To Walk Out
We have reached a point in American history where we may never make offhand jokes about guns again, because it will always be too soon after a school shooting.
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