International Affairs Forum

Sun. July 06, 2025

IAF Editorials: Government

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Trump as Don Quixote: Tilting at Windmills of His Own Making

Donald Trump's political persona mirrors Don Quixote's delusional knight-errantry. However, Trump's quixotic fantasies have real-world consequences that threaten democratic institutions and norms. By ... Read More...

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Budget Surpluses Are a Gift. Let’s Not Waste Them

Author argues that budget surpluses should be used to reduce public debt—building long-term resilience over short-term political gain—drawing on global examples and economic theory. By Ramil Abbasov. ... Read More...

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The Gang of Anti-Globalists

Editorial critiques the anti-globalist rhetoric of U.S. leaders in the Trump administration, arguing that globalization—rooted in capitalism—is misunderstood and scapegoated, despite having driven glo... Read More...

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Welfare States at a Crossroads: The High Price of Social Protection

Welfare states face mounting fiscal challenges amid aging populations and economic shifts. Bold reforms, digital innovation, and smarter policies are crucial for sustainable social protection. By Rami... Read More...

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The Trump Administration is a Stain That the United States Cannot Erase from the World

Author reflects on the Trump Administration and impacts on the current Biden Administration. By Aidan Fernandes. (12/19/2023)

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Argentina’s New Social Contract: Government stay away!

Reflections on the election in Argentina and what it means for the country and its citizens. By Nico Maffey. (12/15/2023)

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Patronage-based politics and barriers on access in Pakistan

Author discusses nepotism in Pakistan, highlighting poor governance and ways to tackle it. By Mohsin Fareed Shah. (08/14/2023)

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The Supreme Court's Decision on Affirmative Action: A True Loss for Society

Author argues that the Supreme Court's recent ruling on affirmative action is a backwards step in our collective mission for equality. By Iuri M. Piovezan. (07/27/2023)

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How Can Parity Be More Proportional?

The issue of sovereignty and Bosnia-Herzegovina. By Dr. Zlatko Hadžidedic. (04/11/2018)

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The End of Trump and Tillerson: A Discordant Relationship

The Trump-Tillerson relationship: what went wrong? By Benjamin Moore. (03/15/2018)

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Stuck in a Struggle

Author writes that the lack of economic and social progress is bound to undermine government authority in Afghanistan. By Haroun Mir. (6/22/2006) Read More...

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