Strengthening U.S. Supply Chain Resilience: A Set of Policy Proposals
Introduction The increasing reliance of the world economy on advanced technologies—ranging from semiconductors and renewable power to defense systems—has cast a...
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The Impact of US Tariffs and Deportation on Colombia
During President Donald Trump’s first week in office, he launched various controversial executive orders and policy changes targeting immigration, trade, and fo...
The Modern Colony: Cabotage Laws in Puerto Rico & the U.S.
Anchored by the waves of the Atlantic on one side and the Caribbean on the other, Puerto Rico is a sea-locked oasis that remains one of the few existing modern ...
The Fight For Asia: Maritime Law and Assurances to American Allies
The United States and the People’s Republic of China are at a crossroads, with both states fighting to assert their influence over the Indo-Pacific. In particul...
Europe’s Crisis of Idealism as It Returns to Yalta
As Europe faces the return of great-power politics, the outcome of the war in Ukraine will not only shape the region’s future but also redefine the global...
A False Rebel in The Oval Office
Introduction In season 9 episode 14 of South Park, “It’s a Jersey Thing” the people of the United States, particularly the town of South Park,...
Calculating Conflict: The Strategic Roots of Mexican Inter-Cartel Warfare
In late September 2024, civil war erupted in the home of one of Mexico’s largest cartels––the Sinaloa cartel––after the abduction of two key leaders, Joaquín Gu...
International Chinese Students: Academic Weapons
Amid the great power competition between China and the United States, an unlikely group has been caught in the crossfire: Chinese international students. Of the...
ExxonMobil’s Expansion in Guyana: Navigating Environmental, Legal, and Historical Challenges
ExxonMobil’s operations in Guyana are at the nexus of oil expansion, environmental responsibility, and legal entanglements. As the company seeks to broade...
Following the Money-Trail: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Lobbying Expenditures in the United States and European Union
The year is 2023 and artificial intelligence, one of the most salivating issues for American and European legislators, is picking up steam in legal chambers. Wh...