The Power of the Gatekeeper
WAR AND SECURITY · IRAN · MIDDLE EAST
April 23, 2026
The ongoing conflict involving
Iran is enhancing Turkey’s
strategic influence by
highlighting its geographic…
The Renewal
POLITICAL POWER · CONGRESS · TRADE
April 16, 2026
Emergency powers granted under
national security and trade
laws, initially intended as
temporary measures, have become
enduring.
The Pope Didn’t Say That
POLITICAL POWER · IMMIGRATION · PLATFORMS
April 14, 2026
A widely shared quote
attributed to Pope Leo XIV—“You
cannot follow both Christ and
the cruelty of.
When It Stops Being a Coin
Toss
VOTING RIGHTS · POLITICAL POWER
April 13, 2026
Hungary’s experience under
Viktor Orbán illustrates how
electoral systems can maintain…
The Waiting Room
PUBLIC HEALTH · MEDICINE · IMMIGRATION
April 8, 2026
Children in immigration
detention face fragmented
medical care as rapid transfers
disrupt continuity essential…
Down for the Count?
VOTING RIGHTS · LAW AND COURTS
April 6, 2026
The process of concluding U.S.
elections has shifted from vote
counting to the certification
stage, where disputes.
Which Energy Gets an Escort
ENERGY · CLEAN ENERGY · POLITICAL POWER
April 2, 2026
Federal policy is accelerating
advanced nuclear projects,
including microreactors and
fusion research, citing…
Playing Poker With Donald
POLITICAL POWER
April 1, 2026
The article examines Donald
Trump’s communication style
through the lens of poker
strategy, highlighting how his…
The War You Don’t See
WAR AND SECURITY · UKRAINE
March 31, 2026
The article examines how modern
warfare extends beyond
geography, focusing on the
strain multiple conflicts place…