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IAF Editorials: Americas: North America: United States

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Trump as Don Quixote: Tilting at Windmills of His Own Making
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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The Eagle in the Dragon’s Trap: Beijing Prepares to Rewrite the Rules of the Game with Trump’s Return
The Eagle in the Dragon’s Trap: Beijing Prepares to Rewrite the Rules of the Game with Trump’s Return
Author argues that Trump’s second-term policies are accelerating China’s rise—enabling Beijing to expand diplomatic, economic, and technological influence while repositioning itself as a global leader... Read More...


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The Gang of Anti-Globalists
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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Ukraine: Existential Deal or Business Deal
Ukraine: Existential Deal or Business Deal
Author contrasts Ukraine’s existential struggle with historical independence movements, warning that diplomacy must respect non-negotiable survival conditions rather than treating peace as a business ... Read More...


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Trump’s Diplomatic Coup
Trump’s Diplomatic Coup
Author argues that Trump’s diplomatic strategy prioritizes national interests over alliances, aiming to realign US-Russia relations. This analysis explores its geopolitical risks and long-term consequ... Read More...


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Trump's War
Trump's War
The recent clash between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky unsettles not only the international balance but also the internal stability of the United States. By Prof. Manlio Graziano... Read More...


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Finis Eauropæ?
Finis Eauropæ?
Could factors including increased risks for Europe after France's crisis and the rise of euroscepticism portend the end of the West? By Prof. Manlio Graziano. (01/17/2025) Read More...


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Trump’s Rhetoric Shows the Erosion of American Strength
Trump’s Rhetoric Shows the Erosion of American Strength
Understanding intentions, language, and motivations behind Donald Trump's statements. By Prof. Manlio Graziano. (01/15/2025) Read More...


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Trump Has a Chance to Change the American-Iranian Relationship
Author argues that much of the conflict in the region is due to the West's unnecessary intervention and branding of Iran as America's greatest enemy, and examines America's history with Iran to show h... Read More...


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Why the American Right's Attraction to Viktor Orban Doesn't Make Sense
Why the American Right's Attraction to Viktor Orban Doesn't Make Sense
Author examines facts of the American Right-Orban phenomenon and analyzes the realism of this unusual cult-in-the-making. By Dr. David Phillips. (10/08/2024) 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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Migrants are Humans Too
Migrants are Humans Too

Author calls for reform of US immigration policies. By Iuri M. Piovezan. (08/28/2023)

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The Supreme Court's Decision on Affirmative Action: A True Loss for Society
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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The Biden Administration's Latest Migration Proposal is a Step in the Wrong Direction

President Biden's latest proposal about migration suggests a betrayal of his promise to “secure our border, while ensuring the dignity of migrants and upholding their legal right to seek asylum.”  ... Read More...



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Nixon and Reagan Are Dead. The War on Drugs Should Be Too.
Nixon and Reagan Are Dead. The War on Drugs Should Be Too.

It's time for change from the War on Drugs. By Madeleine Roth. (12/22/2022)

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The Inflation Reduction Act Should Be Just the Beginning
The Inflation Reduction Act Should Be Just the Beginning

Without more direct intervention on the part of the public sector in combatting the climate crisis, what IRA will produce is a green capitalist industry with profit-making as the overriding concern... Read More...



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The Migrant Detention Crisis Is Back
The Migrant Detention Crisis Is Back

Reflections on U.S. migration detention crisis.  By Madison Adams. (03/28/2022)

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Is California Backsliding on Its Plan to Reach Zero Carbon Emissions by Mid-Century?
Is California Backsliding on Its Plan to Reach Zero Carbon Emissions by Mid-Century?

In reality, California does not actually have a detailed roadmap for slashing greenhouse gas emissions in order to fulfill the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius... Read More...



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Thanks for joining us at the @EconUS panel on rethinking hybrid and safe workplaces for all at the Innovation@US to… https://t.co/YUrYMChtI7

— Monica H. Kang? (monicahkang) 10/19/2021
Monica H. Kang?
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)




Among Republican voters, there is a great lack of trust of America’s election officials and democratic institutions… https://t.co/ub91Lhyxzw

— Dr. Joseph Frusci (JFrusci) 10/19/2021
Dr. Joseph Frusci
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)




Join us tomorrow again at @EconUS! https://t.co/4bkpipizfk https://t.co/6Up1skGKG5

— InnovatorsBox® (InnovatorsBox) 10/19/2021
InnovatorsBox®
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)




“A good scholar is like a good hitter in baseball: if you get on base about a third of the time, you’re doing prett… https://t.co/WnpBOn5AZV

— Dr. Joseph Frusci (JFrusci) 10/19/2021
Dr. Joseph Frusci
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)




Efforts to preserve biodiversity have a new importance https://t.co/GE9M2v2D2u via @EconUS

— Dr. Joseph Frusci (JFrusci) 10/19/2021
Dr. Joseph Frusci
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)




There is more than $7,000 in paper money out there for every American. Yet most people barely use cash. Where’s it… https://t.co/N1CQiv21uw

— Dr. Joseph Frusci (JFrusci) 10/19/2021
Dr. Joseph Frusci
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)




On our “Checks and Balance” podcast, @AlexandraSuich says the latest Facebook scandal may be more grave than previo… https://t.co/MSjawlGyTN

— Dr. Joseph Frusci (JFrusci) 10/19/2021
Dr. Joseph Frusci
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)




The same actions that threaten ecosystems endanger human health too. The risk is most acute in tropical, biodiverse… https://t.co/xDpjpxywuK

— Dr. Joseph Frusci (JFrusci) 10/19/2021
Dr. Joseph Frusci
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)




“We just wanted to do a solid, respectable gangster movie.” The creator of “The Sopranos”, David Chase, tells… https://t.co/WtwLdWDA8p

— Dr. Joseph Frusci (JFrusci) 10/19/2021
Dr. Joseph Frusci
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)




Support for Joe Biden is deteriorating rapidly. Several big issues are dragging him down https://t.co/OMXMUAc6Fi via @EconUS

— Dr. Joseph Frusci (JFrusci) 10/19/2021
Dr. Joseph Frusci
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)




As part of the #CoFoE, join @MAECgob and us on October 26 at 3.30pm (CEST) to discuss the #EU's geopolitical standi… https://t.co/VlBzyA9Nlj

— EsadeGeo (EsadeGeo) 10/19/2021
EsadeGeo
Brookings Foreign Policy - Twitter (10/19/2021)




Dawn Lippert started the Elemental Excelerator in Hawaii because it was the perfect testing ground for climate tech… https://t.co/jqeQvD0JP7

— Dr. Joseph Frusci (JFrusci) 10/19/2021
Dr. Joseph Frusci
Economist US Twitter (10/19/2021)




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