by astoundz | Dec 1, 2019 | Discussions
BACKGROUND The Unites States and its neighbor to the south, Mexico, have had very high tensions building up in the past years. Some say these tensions may have started during the U.S-Mexican War in 1846, while others contend these tensions predate the war....
by astoundz | Nov 1, 2019 | Discussions
BACKGROUND The Middle East’s regional conflicts have been fueled for many centuries, with no plans to cease soon. In fact, many analysts even believe the next Arab uprising could be happening in plain sight. As more and more violent protests emerge, it is...
by astoundz | Oct 7, 2019 | Discussions
BACKGROUND Since its creation in 1789, the State Department has been crafting U.S. foreign policy and advising the President of the United States on foreign affairs. Diplomacy, the art of making negotiations that benefit both the diplomat’s home country and the...
by astoundz | Oct 1, 2019 | Discussions
BACKGROUND Although the general public often uses the terms “refugee” and “migrant” interchangeably, it is important to understand the key distinctions that separate these two groups. For the purpose of this discussion, we will be utilizing the...
by astoundz | Sep 7, 2019 | Discussions
BACKGROUND Cyber conflict and attacks are new and progressive technological threats that put information, networks and programs at risk to individuals and organizations looking to extract or interfere with information. Consequently, cyber security has developed to...
by astoundz | Sep 1, 2019 | Discussions
BACKGROUND Populism Definition: “At its root, populism is a belief in the power of regular people, and in their right to have control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealthy elite.” The rise of populism tends not...
