Written by: Michael Sauer Escalating tensions between Japan and South Korea, foundational members of the East Asian Alliance, are threatening to upend the region’s geopolitical balance. The alliance of three liberal democracies, comprising of the United States, South Korea, and Japan, serves as the bedrock of security, prosperity, and peace in East Asia. Conjoined despite…
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India’s National Election
Written by: Michael Sauer The battle for India is on. In a matter of weeks, the largest election in the history of democracy will commence. Squaring off are two grand political coalitions spearheaded by very dissimilar, yet equally charismatic leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to cement another 5-year lease on government with his potent…
God Remain the Queen
Written by: Michael Sauer David Cameron was cornered. The brash, anti-EU United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) was exploiting Europe’s migrant crisis for the political windfall, chiseling into the Conservative majority in the House of Commons. UKIP wanted out of the European Union and promised to upset the nation’s political fabric at great cost to accomplish…
The Chilly Truth: An Examination of U.S. Arctic Policy
Written by: Michael Sauer Rapidly-warming temperatures are superheating the prominence of the Arctic region. The Arctic’s thawing ice sheets are in swift decline, unlocking previously inaccessible natural resources, fishing industries, and tourism opportunities. Countries around the globe are vigilantly observing the ever-changing Arctic landscape, eyeing possibilities to salvage the northern expanse. For its part, the…
Brazil’s Trial by Populism
Written by: Michael Sauer Buoyed by burgeoning populism worldwide, Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro rode the winning wave and cashed in a decisive victory in Brazil’s presidential election, held on October 28th. The retired army captain enjoyed strong support among the country’s western and northern states in particular. His rigid ideology, consisting of brash indifference to the…
Made in China: The Reemergence of Rare-Earths Geopolitics
Written by: Michael Sauer Rare-earth elements are a collection of seventeen versatile elements from the periodic table that have collectively launched society into modernity. Despite their moniker, these elements are relatively abundant around the globe, owing their accessibility to industrial mining. primarily unearthed as byproducts of industrial mining. They form the vital components in electronics,…
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