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United States’ Remarkable Journey as a Colonial Empire

American imperialism, as taught in high school textbooks, was a brief period from 1898 to 1945 when the United States acquired overseas territories such as the Philippines and Puerto Rico. This era ended in 1945 when the Philippines gained full...
Joe Biden

How to Prepare for a Potential Biden Exit Before Election

Joe Biden, who took office in January 2021, was expected to be the "placeholder president" to heal the country after four turbulent years of Donald Trump. However, his decision to run for re-election has become a major flashpoint for Democrats,...
Africa

How Government Distrust Impacts Africa’s Stability

Sub-Saharan Africa faces persistent security challenges, particularly in Sahel countries like Burkina Faso, Chad, Niger, Mauritania, and Mali. Discontent with state institutions among marginalized groups is a key driver of unrest in the region, as governments fail to address equity...
Protesters react amid tear gas during clashes at a demonstration as part of the eleventh day of nationwide strikes and protests against French government's pension reform, in Paris, France, April 6, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

France: Judicial System’s Response to Racist Brutality

Three French police officers have been convicted of "voluntary violence" towards a French Black man, Theodore Luhaka, in Aulnay-sous-Bois, a working-class suburb with a large immigrant population. Luhaka was left disabled with a ruptured internal sphincter and a 10-centimeter lesion...
Hungary

Hungary’s 2024 Elections and EU Presidency

In 2024, Hungary's Fidesz-led government faces a test in its political and social endurance as the opposition faces challenges such as inflation, economic stagnation, and growing international isolation. The country will celebrate 25 years of NATO and 20 years of...
Donald Trump

How Does Trump’s Immunity Appeal Impact Legal System?

Former President Donald Trump attended a hearing before a three-judge DC Circuit Court of Appeals panel to discuss whether he had presidential immunity following the 2020 election and could not be prosecuted for his actions on January 6, 2021, by...
Israel Defense Forces (IDF), take position during ground operations at a location given as Gaza

South Africa’s Legal Battle: Genocide in Palestine and the War in Gaza

South Africa has brought Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians during the Gaza conflict. The case has significant cultural, diplomatic, historical, and political implications. Israel has rejected South Africa's...
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How to Promote Stability during an Election Year in the US

US politics is experiencing new lows as Republican primaries approach for the November presidential election. Donald Trump's CV is being considered for barring from the primaries due to insurrection charges, with Maine and Colorado already exempting him from the ballot....
Joe Biden

Joe Biden’s Tall Tale of Terror Revealed

Joe Biden delivered his re-election speech on January 5, focusing on his predecessor and potential successor, Donald Trump, and the perceived threat to democracy. Biden made questionable statements, but became the first White House incumbent in living memory to give...
Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: A Rising Economic Powerhouse in Southern Africa

The Integrated Country Strategy for Zimbabwe (ICS Zimbabwe) highlights Zimbabwe's strategic importance to the US as a potential growth hub for southern Africa. However, this is a surprising conclusion given Zimbabwe's current ranking near the bottom of the DHL Global...
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