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Thomas Hobbes and Leviathan

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

The Elite Variable in Democracy

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

“The political economy of democratic transitions” Response

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

South Korea & Structuralist Development Theory

In the realm of economic development at the global level, there are a multitude of theories that can be used to explain the development...

Is Ted Cruz Eligible to run for President?

A major consideration within American politics is the eligibility requirements of the President, in particular, the question of the “natural born” citizenship requirement. The...

Hamas: Political Heroes or International Terrorists?

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

International Law & Russia’s Intervention in Syria

One of the major foreign policy issues facing the world over the past few years is the Syrian Civil War and the formation of...

Is Marco Rubio a Realist?

In the Foreign Affairs article “Restoring America’s Strength,” US Senator Marco Rubio puts forward his vision for U.S. foreign policy assuming that he is...

ISIS: How and Where they Came From

One major foreign policy issue facing the world over the past few years is the rise of ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria)....

“Why Iran Should Get the Bomb” Article Review

In his most recent Foreign Affairs article “Why Iran Should Get the Bomb,” political scientist Kenneth Waltz explores the background behind the debate over...

US Counter-Terrorism Strategy at the International Level Pre-and Post-9/11

A major policy issue affecting the US over the past 10 years has been the War on Terrorism and the most effective ways to...

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The Ethics of Misinformation: Are Falsehoods A Moral Wrong?

Misinformation is often treated as a problem of facts: someone says something false, someone else corrects it,...

The Silicon Mirror: Will AI Rewrite the Definition of What it Means to be Human?

Since the dawn of recorded history, humanity has defined itself by a simple metric: we are the...

Democrat Abigal Spanberger Wins Virgnia Gubernatorial Election By A Comfortable Margin

Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia Gubernatorial election on November 4, with her victory being called almost immediately after the polls closed....

OurWeek in Politics (October 28, 2025-November 5, 2025)

Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. Mikie Sherrill Wins New Jersey Governor's...