América del Norte
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The Impact of Immigrants on the US Economy
Brookings Institution.The Impact of Immigrants on the US Economy Published on March 30, 2026, this research article by Tara Watson examines the economic effects of immigration on the United States.…
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OpenAI negocia una empresa conjunta de US$10.000 millones con firmas de capital privado
OpenAI mantiene conversaciones avanzadas para crear una empresa conjunta con firmas de capital privado, entre ellas TPG y Bain Capital, con el objetivo de acelerar la adopción de su software…
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Trump administration set to receive $10 billion fee for brokering TikTok deal, WSJ reports
President Donald Trump’s administration is poised to receive an estimated “$10 billion” fee from investors involved in the deal that transferred control of TikTok’s U.S. operations from Chinese parent company…
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Trump’s Iran climbdown wasn’t an offramp
Trump’s decision to step back from immediate escalation with Iran has been presented as a form of restraint, but it does not represent a real exit from the conflict. Rather…
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Late-breaking shocks and shifting goalposts: Takaichi’s highwire Washington visit
Sanae Takaichi’s visit to Washington unfolds in a moment where international politics feels unstable and constantly shifting. Global crises, changing U.S. priorities and unexpected developments shape the context of the…
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Trump, Xi, and the Case for Strategic Calm
Introduction First, U.S. – China relations have shifted from confrontation toward a more restrained phase, where both sides test limits while avoiding escalation. From Escalation to Recalibration Initially, tariff wars…
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Takaichi takes on Trump
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is navigating a complex relationship with Donald Trump’s second administration. Although both leaders share nationalist tendencies, their interaction is shaped more by pressure than alignment.…
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The Iran war should boost security cooperation by US Pacific allies like Japan, the Philippines and South Korea
The war with Iran is not just reshaping the Middle East, but also exposing the limits of the U.S.-led security order. For allies like Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines,…
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U.S. Counterterrorism Chief Resigns
Sudden Resignation First, a senior U.S. counterterrorism official resigned amid the ongoing war in Iran, signaling internal disagreement within the administration. Break With Government Policy Then, Joe Kent stepped down…
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Late-breaking shocks and shifting goalpost: Takaichi’s highwire Washington visit
Strategic Context Initially, the Washington visit occurs amid rising geopolitical turbulence, especially the U.S. – led war involving Iran, which reshapes diplomatic priorities and compresses Japan’s strategic options. Shifting Priorities…
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Analyzing the passage of state-level A bills
Emergence of State-Level AI Legislation Initially, artificial intelligence debates expanded across all government levels, yet states became central actors in shaping regulatory responses to emerging technological risks. Scope and Dataset…
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The Iran War Overshadows Takaichi’s Washington Agenda
U.S. – Japan Meeting Under Pressure Initially, the Washington visit aimed to strengthen the alliance; however, the Iran War transformed it into a high-stakes geopolitical test. Electoral Strength and Domestic…
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The Decapitation of Tehran and the Transatlantic Rift
High-Value Targeting and the Collapse of Command On March 17, 2026, the Israeli Defense Ministry confirmed the “elimination” of two of the most powerful remaining figures in the Iranian hierarchy:…
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The Resignation of Joe Kent over the Iran War
A Moral and Strategic Break in National Security On March 17, 2026, Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), submitted his immediate resignation in protest of the…
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Trump’s Nuclear Preemption: Rationalizing “Operation Epic Fury”
The “Preventative War” Doctrine On March 16, 2026, President Donald Trump offered a new, more alarmist rationale for the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, claiming the operation was a preemptive move…
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Iran Blames US-Israel for Global Energy Crisis
The Narratives of Responsibility On March 17, 2026, the Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a formal statement blaming the “reckless military aggression” of the United States and Israel for the total…
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El gobierno de Trump le habría dicho a Cuba que debe cambiar de presidente
La semana pasada, el presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel anunciaba el inicio de negociaciones con el gobierno de Estados Unidos, con el objetivo de abordar las diferencias entre ambas naciones y buscar una…
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El siguiente objetivo de Trump: ‘tomar Cuba’
Después de la incursión militar de Estados Unidos en Venezuela, que terminó con la detención del presidente Nicolás Maduro, y los ataques contra Irán, el siguiente paso en la estrategia…
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Un alto funcionario de antiterrorismo en EE. UU. renuncia por la guerra contra Irán
En medio de la creciente tensión por la guerra en Irán, una nueva fractura se abre dentro del propio gobierno del presidente Donald Trump. Joe Kent, director del Centro Nacional de Contraterrorismo…
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Does Chinese investment in US clean energy sectors help or hurt America?
Global Context First, Chinese investment in clean energy must be understood within the broader competition between the United States and China to dominate future energy technologies. China has invested heavily…
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Cuba confirma el inicio de un diálogo con EE.UU. en medio de la crisis que afecta a la isla
Una crisis que dio inicio con la incursión de Estados Unidos en Venezuela, que terminó con la captura del entonces presidente Nicolás Maduro, provocó un nuevo escenario geopolítico en el…
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Cuba-US Dialogue Amidst Escalating Trump Administration Threats
Diplomatic Engagement Under Strategic Duress In March 2026, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed that high-level talks were held between Havana and Washington, despite the increasingly hostile rhetoric from the Trump…
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Indo – Pacific perspectives on the prospect of a US – China G2
Regional debate over a possible G2 Perspectives across the Indo-Pacific evaluate whether a closer relationship between the United States and China could resemble a “G2,” meaning a system dominated by…
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The US Postal Service’s fiscal crisis
Origins of the Fiscal Crisis Initially, the modern United States Postal Service was designed to connect the nation through personal, educational, and business correspondence. However, technological change has weakened that…
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Restoring the voices that transformed American history and democracy
Historical Truth and Democracy Understanding First, understanding American identity requires acknowledging both freedom and oppression. Learning about slavery, disenfranchisement, and Indigenous displacement reveals the foundations shaping democratic institutions and national…
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Fair drug prices requires legislation, not executive orders
Rising Drug Prices in the United States First, prescription drug costs in the United States exceed those in most developed countries, creating pressure on policymakers to pursue aggressive reforms targeting…
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The arrival of geothermal in American energy policy
Emergence of Geothermal in U.S. Energy Policy Initially, geothermal energy remained marginal within U.S. energy debates; however, during the 2020s it increasingly gained attention in federal and state policy discussions. …
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The Second Trump Administration Turns a Blind Eye to Afghanistan
Historical Context of U.S. Involvement First, Afghanistan dominated U.S. foreign policy debates during the earlier presidency of Donald Trump. The administration negotiated a 2020 agreement with the Taliban to withdraw…
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A Guide to Trump’s Second-Term Military Strikes and Actions
Expanding Use of Military Force Since returning to power in 2025, the U.S. president Donald Trump has increasingly relied on military strikes and operations across several regions. Continuity With Past…
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Mexico’s Long War: Drugs, Crime and the Cartels
Origins of the Conflict First, Mexico’s modern struggle with organized crime intensified in 2006 when the government launched a military campaign against powerful drug cartels. Since then, violence has persisted…