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

Alligators & Gorillas: A Rational Guide to the 2020 Presidential El...

How essential global leadership and strong alliances will be, referencing Joe Biden’s appeal to “rescue US foreign policy after Trump.”
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Mike Weppler
PESCO: The Challenges and Political Implications of Europe’s New Security Champion

PESCO: The Challenges and Political Implications of Europe’s New Se...

PESCO is an exciting new initiative for Europe, though it is born into an already complex European security and defense landscape. The…
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Mike Weppler
Will the faltering power of the US lead to a smooth Chinese rise?

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

There is no doubt that China presents a real contender to the United States’ (US) current hegemonic status. This is partly due to China’s…
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Hiba AlTamimi
Do Referendums Promote Political Participation? The Case of Switzerland

Do Referendums Promote Political Participation? The Case of Switzer...

A key benefit of democracy is political participation, usually through free and fair elections in most developed countries. A…
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Hiba AlTamimi
Chained Or Unchained?

Chained Or Unchained?

A case for regulating the US financial industry
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Derek Strobel
The Clash Within

The Clash Within

How the Refugee Crisis is Destabilizing the EU
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Derek Strobel
A Comparative Analysis Of The US And German Party Systems

A Comparative Analysis Of The US And German Party Systems

The structural dynamics within specific democracies have a direct influence on all forms of political life, with party systems being the…
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Derek Strobel
Polarizing a Nation: Is Change Needed in the US Bipartisan System?

Polarizing a Nation: Is Change Needed in the US Bipartisan System?

Increased political polarization in the US is discussed, followed by an analysis of political & social impacts. Can we change it? Should…
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Mike Weppler
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