US-Israel relations have reached a critical crossroads that shows that even President Joe Biden’s staunch support can reach its limits when it starts to conflict with wider American national security and moral interests — and his own dicey political position. Biden’s warning in an interview with CNN’s Erin Burnett that he’d halt some weapons shipments to Israel if it invades the Gazan city of Rafah marks the most direct US attempt to rein in its ally in a national security crisis since the...
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Individuals who are confident in their political knowledge and abilities are more likely to exhibit intolerance and hostility toward those with differing views, according to new research published in the journal Public Opinion Quarterly. Those who question their political prowess, in contrast, tend to approach disagreements with more openness and fairness. Previous research into political behavior has often highlighted the virtues of political engagement and confidence. Historically, scholars...
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Oil - A Global Tax Authored by Robert Burrows via BondVigilantes.com, Few commodities wield as much influence in the intricate web of global economics as oil. Oil is pivotal in driving economic growth and development as the primary energy source for transportation, manufacturing, and countless other sectors. However, beneath its surface lies a hidden truth: oil can act as a tax on growth, imposing significant costs on economies worldwide. The Economic Impact of Oil Prices Oil...
“Palestine will be free!” chant the protesters. “From the river to the sea. Some says that’s a call for genocide — another holocaust — elimination of Israel and all Jews. So, should the chant be illegal? The House of Representatives just voted to make it illegal at universities. Both Republicans and Democrats voted for the […]
"Palestine will be free!" chant the protesters. "From the river to the sea.
“Palestine will be free!” chant the protesters. “From the river to the sea!” Some say that’s a call for genocide—another Holocaust—and elimination of Israel and Read More
Critical geopolitics is a significant challenge to the traditional geopolitical imagination of IR and global politics
THERE ARE new faces filling Downtown Lowell stores and streets as newly arrived migrant families to the Inn & Conference Center are exploring their new city. Even as the initial fervor over the migrants’ arrival has settled down, it looks like at least one candidate may make migrants and migrations a campaign issue.
One acronym to describe people of Black, Asian, Indigenous or Latin ancestry is falling out of favour - we look at why