Category: International Relations
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North American Power Dynamics: Carney’s Ascension and the Challenge to Economic Nationalism
An evidence-based analysis of how Mark Carney’s emergence as Canadian Prime Minister creates a substantive challenge to economic nationalism, examining market volatility indicators, Republican Party dissension, and the systemic implications for North American economic relations.
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Global Perspectives: How the World Sees American Democracy
International democracy indices reveal concerning trends in perceptions of American governance. Beyond the Spectacle examines how global allies and adversaries are responding to shifts in U.S. democratic stability.
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The Loyalty Factor
The staffing patterns emerging in Trump’s second administration reveal a prioritization of personal loyalty that raises significant questions about governance effectiveness. By examining the verifiable record of appointments, dismissals, and public statements, we can identify a pattern that transcends normal political alignment and moves into the territory of personal fealty.
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The Foreign Policy of Personal Grievance
The February 28th Oval Office confrontation between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy wasn’t an isolated incident but part of a consistent pattern in American foreign policy that prioritizes personal loyalty over strategic interests. By examining verifiable diplomatic interactions since Trump returned to office, a troubling framework emerges that should concern Americans across the political spectrum.