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Smart diplomacy has the potential to significantly improve foreign relations, leveraging technology and independence in order to benefit from an array of stakeholders throughout society. However, the COVID-19 global pandemic has slowed many positive trends, reverting toward a steep imbalance between those who have a voice and those whose voices were weakened in 2020.

The Effect of COVID on Stakeholder Voices

The democratic imperative for all voices to be heard is at…

Mike Weppler in Global Perspectives on Today and Tomorrow

Spanish food is the best in the world. I came to this conclusion through visits to each of these countries, and living in two of them. Each cuisine is delicious, but Spanish food has the right level of sophistication, incredible diversity among its unique regions.

Why Spanish Cuisine is the Best in Europe

Spanish food has the right level of sophistication…

Mike Weppler in Global Perspectives on Today and Tomorrow

Following up on the first post, this applies the 7-part framework to the final 2020 College Football Playoff rankings. Further reasons and passionate appeals are given for taking this route, as well as addressing the recent report recommending the elite teams leave the NCAA. Finally, the 8-team playoff we could have had is revealed and celebrated.

How to Revitalize the College Football World: The 2020 Playoff We Could Have Had

Mike Weppler in Global Perspectives on Today and Tomorrow

Addressing the debate about the College Football Playoff, this analyzes possible playoff systems and identifies the ideal path that continues to reward the best teams while also providing greater equality of representation and therefore opportunity.

The Ideal College Football Playoff (CFP): 7 Guidelines for a Better System

Mike Weppler in Global Perspectives on Today and Tomorrow

A review and analysis of how current dynamics are affecting the balance of power between local, state, and federal governments. A comparison is made among the United States, Germany, and Brazil.

Securing the Fault Line of Federalism in Turbulent Times: Three Countries

Mike Weppler in Global Perspectives on Today and Tomorrow

The choice between Biden and another four years of Trump was not as clear as either side made it out to be. The importance of rational analysis is discussed. This is followed by a particular lens for this election, asking whether Trump’s “gorilla”-like personality and leaderships style is preferable to the uncertainty of whether Biden’s diplomatic approach can hold up to global challenges and the “alligators” within his own party, based on his age and generally softer personality.

Alligators & Gorillas: A Rational Guide to the 2020 Presidential Election

Mike Weppler in Global Perspectives on Today and Tomorrow

A brief background of PESCO’s creation, followed by an analysis of its challenges and possible future. Finally, the best path is described, and how PESCO and European leaders can forge that path ahead.

PESCO: The Challenges and Political Implications of Europe’s New Security Champion

Hiba AlTamimi in Global Perspectives on Today and Tomorrow

The Thought That Counts: The Intentions and Implications of Chinese Investment in Africa

Hiba AlTamimi in Global Perspectives on Today and Tomorrow

Will the faltering power of the US lead to a smooth Chinese rise?

Hiba AlTamimi in Global Perspectives on Today and Tomorrow

Do Referendums Promote Political Participation? The Case of Switzerland

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