Opinion – In Defense of U.S. Education and Cultural Programs
By no means are education programs panaceas to reestablishing U.S. persuasive preeminence, but they are small steps in making America respected again.
Cuban Nationalism and the Spanish-American War
The war was crucial on a national level for the Cubans, Americans, and Spanish, as well as on a global level as it changed the relationships and power structures that had previously existed.
Joe Biden and the Future of Transatlantic Relations
In a world beset with a wide array of global challenges close European-American and especially German-American relations will indeed be vital.
Opinion – The future of Mexico-US relations Post-Trump
Under a Biden administration it is likely that the Mexico-U.S. agenda will be expanded beyond traditional areas. This presents an opportunity for Mexico to improve its social development.
America’s Democratic Shortcomings and the Liberal International Order
With better representation, citizens would choose policymakers more in tune with the progressive values held by the majority, at home and abroad.
Opinion – The Unimpressive Nature of the Artemis Accords
The document, purporting to articulate international norms for the development of the Moon, Mars and other celestial objects of economic interest, risks being no more than a fiction.
The Irrelevance of Soft Power
The 21st century will be characterized by competition among China, India and the US. The question facing every nation is what they can offer to pave the way towards new strategic alliances.
American Influence on Russian Information Warfare
American digital democracy promotion can be understood as yet another chapter in the rising prominence of information operations in global competition.
Opinion – Emerging Elements of a New US-China Cold War
While the old Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union was sustained by ideology, the conflict between the US and China will be maintained by economic nationalism.
Opinion – COVID-19 and the Coming Crisis in America
The pandemic is global but the crisis in America is homegrown. It is a reactionary and vindictive struggle for the identity and character of the nation.
