Trump’s Isolationism and Asian Geopolitics
It remains unclear whether the president truly understands the intricacies of international diplomacy.
Category: U.S. Policy
Re-evaluating the Al-Shabaab Strategy: Does President Trump have a Point?
If the present strategy toward Al-Shabaab is either ineffective or actively making matters worse, then it should be drastically revised.
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Beyond Sanctions, A New American Strategy to deal with Putin
Friendly foreign relations must not be at the expense of national interest and international standing.
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Against Restraint: The Value of U.S. Leadership
The unilateral withdrawal of American military support called for by proponents of restraint would be disastrous for U.S. foreign policy.
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A More Perfect Union: Black Lives and Foreign Policy
The legitimacy of US foreign policy hinges on correcting ongoing domestic racial disparities.
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Why Foreign Policy Matters in the 2016 Election
Presidential candidates tend to focus on the economy during the campaign, and yet spend at least as much time on foreign policy once in office.
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Let Us Now Humanize Great Men: HONY and American Foreign Policy
In an age in which soft power has never been more important, the social influence of a platform like Humans of New York cannot be underestimated.
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Yemen in Flames: Why the US Needs to Stop Supporting Saudi War Crimes
Washington must intervene politically in Yemen before extremists gain a foothold amidst the chaos.
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Why the US Shouldn’t Vote on the UN Cuba Resolution
Abstention would take a major step towards ending an out-dated policy that undermines US interests in Latin America.
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