The United States and the World section features articles on American politics and policy, as well as international issues. International coverage is framed in the context of American foreign policy, its effects on domestic politics, and its implications for the American people.
By Kiran Subramanian
One of the most noticeable political trends has been the emergence of right-wing populism. Along with this trend, there has also been a rise in religious nationalism.
By Freyja Quinn
The United States Supreme Court is wrapped in the assumption of being a non-political institution, but the makeup of the Court is not agreeable with that claim.
By Joseph Al-Adam and Fauzan Amjad
In the world of military strategy and operations, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful force, integrating a multitude of advanced technologies to increase our capabilities across a variety of disciplines.
By Jean Nicolas Santiago
At approximately 9:00 PM on Christmas Day 1991, President George H.W. Bush went before the press and the American public to remark on the resignation of Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev.
By Logan Pineda
The labor shortage in the U.S. has generated chaos within certain industries; to address this gap, companies can and often do hire unauthorized workers as a means of maintaining high production and low-cost labor.
By Isaac Velez
Police misconduct is a perennial issue in the United States that disproportionately affects minority communities. The similarities between police reform and education reform policy create an opportunity to replicate a Race To The Top program to reform and reverse trends that policing reinforces.
By Neha Saju
Although education seems to sit on the policy agenda indefinitely, today’s leaders must learn to evaluate past legislation and shape America’s education system to finally stand the test of time.
By Adam Soliman
While it is doubtful that Vietnam will completely break from China to seek a formal alliance with the US, there is a valuable opportunity for America to deepen its engagement with Vietnam and gain a strategic partner in Southeast Asia.