The Gulf War On September 11, 1990, President H.W. Bush addressed a joint session of Congress concerning the Gulf War. The War was a decisive victory for the United States and a coalition of more …
Rise of Brazilian Nationalism In Education by Luis Sierra
It would not be a stretch to call Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro's actions and comments in line with those of a right-wing populist. He rushed to victory in the 2018 Presidential elections vowing …
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Common Sense-orship- Malak Arafa
Censorship and lack of press freedom in Eritrea: In my previous blog posts, I’ve discussed patterns of democratic erosion in different cases. In this blog post, I would like to delve into the …
Pete Buttigieg: Court Reform or Court-Packing? by Charlotte Bairey
2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg had raised the idea court reform as a part of his platform. He has demonstrated interest in increasing the number of seats, or an appellate rotation plan. In …
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Pete Buttigieg: the anti-backsliding candidate? by Emily Maercklein
Day One in the Buttigieg Administration Compared to the policy-dense campaigns run by Bernie Sanders and other Democratic hopefuls, Pete Buttigieg’s candidacy has, thus far, been surprisingly free …
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Analyzing the Spanish Election: How Spain’s Far-Right Party Goes Beyond the Typical Confines of Populism by Aliza Oppenheim
The winner of Spain’s recent general election claims that his party “sent a message to the world that it’s possible to win against regression and authoritarianism.” Spain’s election was held on April …