Even as prominent left-leaning groups coalesce around Harris this week, they are signaling limits to their support based on how she approaches the Israel-Hamas War. Confronting Netanyahu, they urge, is key to reclaiming the support of Democrats who in battleground states like Michigan voted for “uncommitted”in the primary …
Read More »Iran’s Looming Succession Crisis
As the Islamic Republic of Iran enters a critical juncture, the future of its leadership remains shrouded in uncertainty. The recent election of Masoud Pezeshkian to the presidency may have grabbed headlines, but the true contest for power lies in determining who will succeed the aging Supreme Leader, …
Read More »Court versus Country: The United States
Court Conservative disunity has not prevented Trump from going from one surprise win to the next. This is not because Trump has magical powers. It’s because anti-establishment right-leaning populists have rallied to him over time with unmatched enthusiasm. In the United States, Country Conservatives have greater numerical, institutional, …
Read More »Democracy in the “Third World”: A Distinct Model or a Universal Aspiration?
In the ever-evolving landscape of global governance, the role of democracy in the “Third World” has been a subject of extensive scholarly debate. While democracy has been widely embraced as a system of governance, its application in the “Third World” has raised questions about its distinctiveness as a …
Read More »Opinion: Are Asian American voters loyal to Democrats or shifting Republican?
There are more than 700 Asian American elected officials across the country, including the presumed Democratic Party presidential nominee Kamala Harris and 20 members of Congress. Since the data show a leftward bent among Asian Americans Gen X and younger, one might expect that representation to be entirely …
Read More »Will Donald Trump Restore “Peace Through Strength”?
The world has rarely looked so dangerous. The need for a strong and assertive American foreign policy has never been greater. For that reason, a second Trump term built on “peace through strength” will be welcomed not only by American voters but also by the free world at …
Read More »Ending the War in Ukraine: A Potential Roadmap for Peace
Russia may still value ties with the West just enough to be more flexible in its demands to Ukraine. The stated aim of the Biden administration’s policy on Ukraine has been to achieve the defeat of Russia, and to this end, it provided assistance to Ukraine. It did …
Read More »Kamala Harris Steps Up as Joe Biden Steps Down: A New Chapter for the Democratic Party
In a surprising turn of events, Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the presidential race, paving the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to step into the spotlight as the new Democratic frontrunner. Within hours of the announcement, a swift and organized effort emerged from state party …
Read More »Assassination and the American Presidency: What History Tells Us
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump on July 13 sent shockwaves across the nation. This heinous act has been universally condemned by political leaders, both presidential candidates, and major media outlets. Despite deep divisions, there’s a unanimous agreement that differences should be resolved at the ballot box, not …
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