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Diaspora Dilemma
Perceptions of homeland among Puerto Rican and Cuban communities in America
Interview with Professor Michael G. Miller
About election forecasting, battleground states and the future of American politics.
Interview with Professor Mark Lilla
But certainly the refrain, "Make America Great Again," lets the imagination run away with ideas of well, what America?
Walking the Tightrope: the Paradoxical Relationship between Religion and Law in India
While protecting the right to religious freedom is of utmost importance, India struggles with social evils that are condoned by some of these personal laws...
Salafism: A New Type of Islamism
The tragic events in San Bernandino and Paris last year were indisputably deliberate acts of terrorism in which innocent, unarmed civilians were killed. Rooted in these acts was the exploitation of a zealous religious ideology, which is crucial to understand if we are to defeat the organizations and the ideology that promotes their activities.
Obama’s Vision for Relations with Cuba
Cuba as an example of the dangers of communist failure. It will take time for these perceptions to evolve. What is indisputable is that Obama took bold and decisive action regarding Cuba.
Let Them Eat Cake
Gitmo has damaged the international perception of the US, and not only because it has questioned our commitment to the rule of law – it has also questioned our courage.
The Trump Trouble for GOP Senators in 2016
Although presidential candidate Donald Trump has been having a tough time after his loss in the Wisconsin primaries, he is still poised to win the nomination at the Republican National Convention.
Deconstructing the Wage Gap
At the end of last month, President Obama issued an executive order mandating firms with over one hundred employees to report wages paid, as well as information of gender, race, and ethnicity
Competitive Liberalization: a Policy to Leave in the Past
“You’re with us or against us” statements will not convince others to stand with the United States but will instead leave the United States out of other institutions like the AIIB or ASEAN. It is time that American leaders acknowledge the reality of US-China relations and, going forward, focus on collaboration rather than competition.
Gender Does Not Need an ID
Voter ID laws also stand to disenfranchise transgender people because a significant portion of transgender people do not have identification that accurately reflects their gender identity.
Short-term Shock or "New Normal": Oil's Impact on Saudi Policy
The question is ultimately whether the world is experiencing a short-term market disruption or an entirely new equilibrium over lower prices. This distinction will, of course, have huge effects on future Saudi policy.