Alexander Martin Cyber Security and Emerging Threats

Blockchain in the Trump Era: Shaping the Future of Global Economy and Security

As the global landscape shifts under the Trump Administration, it is characterized by increasing political polarization, a focus on deregulation, and a growing interest in digital currencies and blockchain technologies. As a result, attention is now being paid to how these innovations could reshape the global economy and national security. The rising interest in digital Read More…

Kelsey Hickman Society, Culture, and Security

To Proceed Accordingly or with Caution: The United States’ post-election policy plans for NATO 

​​Shortly after President Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris, stepped up to the plate, a catalyst for the new tone for this election. The Democratic party quickly shifted support​ to their new candidate​, ​with Democrats ​breaking ​campaign ​donation records within three days​ of Harris announcing her Read More…

Jackob Nicolas Society, Culture, and Security

NATO’s Fate Under a Second Trump Presidency: Arguments Against Hopelessness and Fatalism

In many NATO member states, the United States’ impending presidential election is a major source of uncertainty and anxiety. Donald Trump’s recent comments at a campaign rally in South Carolina, suggesting that he would encourage the Russians to “do whatever the hell they want” to NATO allies that did not meet the alliance’s 2% of Read More…

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats William Lloyd

Making the Case for a Military Candidate in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election

The 2020 Democratic nomination is shaping up to be one of the most consequential on record. With 20 candidates in the running, the speculation is suffocating. But for all the animosity, divisiveness, and bickering soon to come, a common cause remains: ensuring Donald Trump becomes just the fourth one-term President since World War II. This Read More…

Benson Cheung Society, Culture, and Security

Can It Happen Here? Pt 2: Steve Bannon’s Clash of Civilizations

Who are the enemies of the West, according to the alt-right? Benson Cheung explores alt-right ideologue Steve Bannon’s beliefs about he thinks ails Western civilization these days, in the second part of an occasional series on the Nationalist wing of the Trump administration.