Volume XIV
Articles in this Volume
Famine: The Gaza Humanitarian Catastrophe and the Erosion of Aid Principles
A searing look at how humanitarian aid to Gaza has been blocked, politicized, and weaponized, leaving civilians to suffer amid a deepening crisis—and exposing the failure of international actors to uphold basic humanitarian principles.
The Pathfinder: How A Trump-Appointee Became The Strongest Defender of Tribal Rights in Supreme Court History
A deep dive into how Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch—an originalist and Trump appointee—has emerged as an unlikely but consistent champion of Native American rights, reshaping the legal landscape through a principled commitment to textualism.
Istanbul or Bust
Amid ongoing missile barrages and stalled diplomacy, Ukraine’s unprecedented strike deep inside Russian territory—crippling a third of its strategic bomber fleet—marks a stunning escalation with sweeping military and geopolitical consequences.
The Battle For the Ivory Tower
The Trump administration is punishing Harvard—freezing billions in grants and blocking international students—over claims of campus antisemitism and ties to a sanctioned Chinese group. Left-wing media calls it an attack on academic freedom; right-wing media sees it as holding elites accountable. Both sides spin the story, but the real loss may be honest inquiry.
Stand Up! Fighting Illiberalism: Protests in Slovakia and Hungary
Hungary and Slovakia, once champions of anti-communist rebellion, are now ruled by illiberal leaders undermining democracy and cozying up to Russia. Massive protests in both countries reflect growing public resistance to authoritarianism and pro-EU sentiment, but the EU struggles to enforce democratic norms amid political deadlock. The outcome of these protests could determine the future of liberal democracy in Central Europe.
A Whole New World: Argentina's 2025 Elections
Argentina’s political landscape, long ruled by Peronism and its offshoot Kirchnerism, is now shaken by the fiery rise of right-wing libertarian Javier Milei. His explosive challenge to the old guard is fueling a fierce battle that’s reshaping the nation into a high-stakes showdown between two powerful forces — the rebellious Milei and the entrenched Kirchnerists.
The Illusion of Cool: Unmasking Nayib Bukele's Authoritarian Rule in El Salvador (Part 1)
Nayib Bukele’s “cool dictator” image masks a dangerous reality: behind viral tweets and flashy PR, he’s dismantling El Salvador’s democracy, silencing dissent, and concentrating power through mass arrests and court-packing. What looks like innovation is actually authoritarianism dressed up for the digital age—an urgent warning disguised as a spectacle.
Ruff Considerations
Republicans want to codify just $9 billion of the $175 billion in cuts identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), targeting major slashes to USAID’s foreign aid—particularly hurting Ukraine’s recovery—and halving funding to public broadcasters like PBS and NPR. These cuts, already partially underway, risk crippling America’s global influence and local media, handing strategic advantage to rivals like China. It’s time to raise your voice to Congress before these devastating cuts become law.
Executive Order Weekly Report - Week of May 19, 2025
Executive Order Weekly Report - Week of May 19, 2025