The Mongolian “Hoop Dream” — Creation of American Soft Power Through Basketball
“Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you.” – Michael Jordan Introduction Recent years have seen the slow erosion of US influence i...
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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...
Algorithms of Destruction: Moscow’s Tragedy and the Case for AI Regulation
On March 22, 2024, Moscow experienced the worst terrorist attack that Russia has seen in over adecade when four gunmen opened fire in the Crocus City Hall, kill...
Religion, Culture, and Legal Reform in Saudi Arabia
Originally published in May 2021 The guardianship system in Saudi Arabia consisted of a set of legal norms that, until recently, restricted women’s liberties. P...
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...
The New Neo-Colonialism? Analyzing Tax Haven Incentives in Puerto Rico
“El Apagón,” Bad Bunny’s award winning anthem, famously launches the listener into scathing critique of Puerto Rico’s woes. From gentrification to persistent bl...
A Meaty Issue: Halal Food and Muslims in South Korea
Walking in the busy streets of Seoul on a Friday or Saturday night, it is common to see groups of friends sharing juicy samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly) while d...
Martians in the Gobi: Mongolia’s New Approach to Space Policy
Introduction In March, Mongolia was welcomed into the international space community by successfully sending two nanosatellites, Ondosat-Owl-1 and Ondosat-Owl-2,...
The Evolving Zainichi Identity and Multicultural Society in Japan
Originally published June 1, 2021 Introduction The notion of ethnic homogeneity has served a potent role in building modern nation-states. Governments have ofte...
Trading the Rope: How Chinese Dual-Use Investment is Destabilizing South Asia
Earlier this year, Chinese state-owned Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group delivered the first of eight Hangor-class submarines to Pakistan continuing the decad...