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Thomas Hobbes and Leviathan

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One of the most influential philosophers in recent history is Thomas Hobbes, who was active in Great Britain during the 17th Century. Hobbes was...
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Comparative Politics

The Elite Variable in Democracy

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John Higley and Michael Burton argue that the decisions by societal elites play a role in democratic transitions regime breakdowns in their 1989 article...
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American Economics

“The political economy of democratic transitions” Response

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In the article “The political economy of democratic transitions,” Stephen Haggard and Robert Kaufman explore the effects of socioeconomic factors on democracy. Since the...
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Comparative Politics

The Political System of Iran

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Since the 1978-79 Iranian Revolution, there has been much analysis by political scientists and political leaders as to what makes up the Iranian political...
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Comparative Politics

Hamas: Political Heroes or International Terrorists?

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In the Islamic world, there has been much debate over the relationship between Islam and politics. Some Muslims argue in favor of increased secularism,...
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Comparative Politics

“Why Iran Should Get the Bomb” Article Review

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In his most recent Foreign Affairs article “Why Iran Should Get the Bomb,” political scientist Kenneth Waltz explores the background behind the debate over...
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The Ethics of Misinformation: Are Falsehoods A Moral Wrong?

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Misinformation is often treated as a problem of facts: someone says something false, someone else corrects it,...
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The Silicon Mirror: Will AI Rewrite the Definition of What it Means to be Human?

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Since the dawn of recorded history, humanity has defined itself by a simple metric: we are the...
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Democrat Abigal Spanberger Wins Virgnia Gubernatorial Election By A Comfortable Margin

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Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia Gubernatorial election on November 4, with her victory being called almost immediately after the polls closed....
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OurWeek in Politics (October 28, 2025-November 5, 2025)

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Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. Mikie Sherrill Wins New Jersey Governor's...
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OurWeek in Politics #3 (8/12-8/19/17)

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Here are the main events in Politics that occurred over the past week: 1. NJ Congressional Members Lead Push for Legislative Changes After the Charlottesville Incident ...
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OurWeek in Politics (January 15, 2020-January 22, 2020)

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Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. Impeachment Trial Of President Donald Trump Commences
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September Jobs Report Reveals Slowing Economy Ahead of Presidential Election

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Nonfarm payrolls rose by a lower than expected 661,000 in September, and the unemployment rate was 7.9%, the Labor Department said on...
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