What is Regime Change?
Regime change refers to a policy that seeks to replace a foreign country’s leadership with one more aligned with the…
Authoritarian Rule
Authoritarian rule involves the concentration of power in a small group that operates outside constitutional checks and balances. To do…
Foreign Policy – How Americans View America’s Global Engagement
The world’s 190 nations are increasingly interconnected through travel, trade, and advanced technologies. The United States maintains diplomatic relations with…
How Central Bank Policy Affects Financial Markets
Central bank policy affects borrowing, spending, investing, business activity, hiring, and economic growth. It can also influence the rate of…
How a Trade War Will Affect Manufacturing and Agriculture
A trade war would affect everyone, but manufacturing and agriculture (which account for a majority of global exports) are most…
The Nuclear Threat
The nuclear threat is an international issue involving many countries, including the United States. Nine countries possess nuclear weapons—Russia, China,…
Geopolitical Tensions and Energy Security
The interplay of energy security, economic interests, technological competition, and the global drive for sustainability has become increasingly complex. This…
The Limits of Proxy War
The enduring practice of proxy war allows major powers to pursue strategic interests in intrastate conflicts without the burdens of…
Diplomatic Talks
Diplomatic talks involve nation-states and their representatives engaging in discussion about policy, often with the goal of resolving conflict or…
Global Security and Criminology
Global security encompasses all measures that nations take to protect the international community against threats and instability. This ranges from…