Why the U.S. Shutdown Matters for Global Governance?
The US government started October by entering into a partial shutdown, reflecting the deep-seated partisan divisions that shapes the contours of contemporary American politics....
Donald Trump Visits Israel: A Strong Commitment from the United States
On October 12, 2025, President Donald Trump began his visit to the Middle East. This marks his second trip to the region, following his...
Who is Jose Jeri? The Political Novice Tasked with Taming Peru’s Chaos
Peru's new president, Jose Jeri, took office after the impeachment of Dina Boluarte. At 38 years old, he is now one of the youngest...
The Architecture of Washington’s Peace Diplomacy
Washington’s diplomatic and policy stakeholders have been in full motion in Africa this quarter—from Senate hearings shaping ambassadorial leadership to high-level visits in Benin,...
Why Washington Should Listen to Taiwan’s KMT, and What They Are Asking For
Authors: Baichao Chen and Dr.Julian Spencer-Churchill
U.S. decision-makers must balance their favoritism for Taiwan’s ruling DPP (Democratic Progressive Party), led by President Lai Ching-Te, with...
As the US decides its next move, Venezuelans continue to suffer under Maduro
In typical Trump fashion, the president is leaving foreign policy analysts guessing on Venezuela. Some are convinced the military buildupoff the coast of Venezuela...
Antifa Explained: The Ideology, The Myth, and Why Trump is Calling it a Threat
U. S. President Donald Trump plans to hold a roundtable discussion on Wednesday about the antifa movement, which he has labeled a domestic "terrorist...
The $20 Billion Question: Why Did Trump Bail Out Argentina?
In late September 2025, President Donald Trump and his treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, revealed a $20 billion rescue package for Argentina. The package came after Argentina’s currency, the...
Behind the Rhetoric: The Messy Reality of Trump’s D.C. Crime War
President Donald Trump has declared victory over crime in Washington, D. C., after deploying federal agents and soldiers to the city. He claims that...
Trump’s Middle East Gambit: US–Iran Tensions and the Gulf’s Strategic Crossroads
The Return of Strategic Uncertainty
The Middle East has returned to center stage in US foreign policy. Donald Trump's return to politics has already been...