Tyler BrentonMugabe is gone, could we see a Sub-Saharan Spring?Africa’s longest ruling and oldest leader has stepped down. Over the last week the Zimbabwean military has staged a bloodless coup…Nov 22, 2017Nov 22, 2017
Tyler BrentonI hate the WarriorsThe Warriors have won the 2017 NBA Finals. I hate the Warriors — not because I think Kevin Durant did something cheap, or because I think…Jun 14, 2017Jun 14, 2017
Tyler BrentonDemocratic Leadership Failed Us on HealthcareOpposing Donald Trump is a full time job. The Trump administration is a danger to our democratic institutions, his tax plan is a danger to…May 5, 2017May 5, 2017
Tyler BrentonKnow Your WWIII (Contextualizing the Syrian Civil War)I hope to give some context that will help better understand the current conflict in Iraq and Syria between the governments of Iraq, Syria…Apr 23, 2017Apr 23, 2017
Tyler BrentonThree Dates to Help Explain ISIS in Iraq (from 2014, update soon)Here are three dates that will help you to better understand the current conflict in Iraq between the government and ISIS insurgency:Apr 19, 2017Apr 19, 2017
Tyler BrentonTanzania Slides Closer to AutocracyIn Tanzania you can go to jail for calling the president an idiot in your WhatsApp group chat.[i]Apr 9, 2017Apr 9, 2017
Tyler BrentonThe Case Against Military Intervention in SyriaDisclaimer: This piece purposely ignores the legal argument about exactly what falls within the purview of the President’s legal powers…Apr 7, 2017Apr 7, 2017
Tyler BrentonOne Avocado SeedLast week I finished what will almost certainly be my last major project in Tanzania. I leave in less than two months. We had a two day…Feb 12, 2017Feb 12, 2017