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American Federalism and Policy Chaos: Marijuana Legalization and Decriminalization
Federalism provides opportunities for local governments to develop innovative policies, but is also chaotic and leads to confusion. Marijuana policy...
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How Realistic is Steve Bannon’s Vision for Populist ‘Revolt’ Against European Union?
Since being forced out as Trump’s chief strategist, Steve Bannon has set his sights on the European Union. For the...
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Eight Years After Revolution, Constitutional Changes Bring Egypt Right Back Where it Started
Egypt’s parliament voted to enable current President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to be in power until 2034. The extension of Sisi’s...
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You May Not be Brazilian – But You Should be Worried About What is Unfolding in Brazil
Brazil’s sudden turn away from human rights and towards outright oppression of previously protected groups should serve as a warning...
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Southeast Asia Urgently Needs to Put Brakes on Tailpipe Pollution
Rapid urbanization across Asia has brought with it a severe public health crisis. Less than 8 percent of the continent’s population is...
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Trump, Fake News, and the Importance of Looking Back
The Trump administration is undoubtedly the most hostile ever towards historians, precisely at a time when they are most needed....
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Will El Salvador’s New President Live Up to the Image People Voted for?
El Salvador's president-elect has an opportunity to continue the country's unfinished transition to democracy. The expectations for the next five...
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Venezuela’s Crisis Presents Clear Chance for Real Change that the World Should Support
The crisis in Venezuela presents a clear opportunity for real change that could improve the situation of millions of Venezuelans...
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Myanmar’s Leading Lady: The Deification of Aung San Suu Kyi
Did Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi truly show promise as a democratic leader or did the international community project this...
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Migrant Containment at all Costs: What is Left of European Humanity?
The chances of dying in the Mediterranean are now far greater than ever, with one person drowning for every 57...
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Regime Change is Only Way to Save 32 Million Venezuelans from Downright Starvation
The current push for regime change in Venezuela is not just an existential necessity for 32 million Venezuelans deprived of...
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Rohingya Urgently Need Relief, but is World Willing to Make an Effort?
As Myanmar’s government persists in its genocidal policies, the plight of the Rohingya continues. Other than Bangladesh and several UN...
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What’s Next for Mongolia’s Troubled Oasis of Democracy?
Mongolians have become increasingly disenchanted with both parliament and party politics in general. There is a growing appetite for more...
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Recent Optimism for Solution in Frozen Conflict Between Armenia and Azerbaijan is Misplaced
Armenia’s ‘velvet revolution’ revived hope for a solution to the country’s long-running conflict with neighbor Azerbaijan over the Armenian-populated enclave...
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Why US Needs to Declare Date for Troops to Depart from Afghanistan
Successive US administrations have recognized that they cannot afford to be the glue holding Afghanistan together forever. Although most pundits...
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El Salvador’s Historic Presidential Election Outcome: End of Traditional Politics?
A young political outsider winning El Salvador’s presidential election can be seen as a popular response to the deteriorating conditions...
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Indonesia Should Prevent Religious Conflict, but its Blasphemy Law Does More Harm than Good
Indonesia has the right and duty to prevent religious conflict, but its current blasphemy law does more harm than good....
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US-Taliban Peace Talks: Deal Without Afghans?
Over the past four months, a series of talks have taken place between the United States and Taliban representatives. However,...
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Foreign Allies Should Take Their Cues from Venezuelan Activists’ Push for Democracy
As pressure for change increases in Venezuela, the path to democracy lies in strengthening the broad coalition of Venezuelan activists united...
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Will Belarus’ IT Strategy Loosen Russia’s Tightening Grip?
In a bid to attract foreign investors and disconnect its economy from Russia, Belarus launched a new, digital trading platform....
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