Cyber Conflicts and Geopolitics

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...

The Rise of Populism in Europe

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...

Fall Newsletter

2019 SWAC Fall Kick-Off September 12 | Amegy Bank Tower Come get a sneak peek of upcoming events, meet other SWAC members, learn about new initiatives and bridging cultural understanding from Vijay Goradia, founder of Vinmar International, and an Aramco...

U.S-China Trade War

BACKGROUND The U.S China trade war has been ongoing since early July of 2018, when Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese products and China responded. So far the U.S has imposed tariffs on $250 billion worth of Chinese products. China has imposed tariffs on $110...

Nuclear Negotiations

BACKGROUND The Trump administration has been taking a more proactive and hardline approach to nuclear negotiations during his term, rarely compromising and actively pushing the United States’ agenda forward. In order to understand the importance of the developed...

Iran Nuclear Accord (JCPOA)

BACKGROUND On July 14, 2015, Iran agreed to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a historic nuclear accord, with six major world powers – U.S., Russia, U.K., China, Germany, and France – that would substantially reduce Iran’s known nuclear...