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Russian Cyber Warfare in Ukraine: Should the U.S. be Concerned?

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has raised many red flags for the U.S. As the timescale for Russia’s campaign grows longer and longer, concerns have arisen over the increase in cyber attacks on Ukraine’s technological infrastructure. While Russia has yet to be held responsible for recent incidents, there is an unmistakable correlation between Russian military …

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Abandoned Standards: Prime Minister Trudeau’s Failure to Show the Need for the Usage of the Emergencies Act

Abstract On Valentine’s Day, 2022, protestors in Canada were met with everything except love from the Canadian Government. Prime Minister (hereafter referred to as PM) Justin Trudeau announced that for the first time in its existence, the Emergencies Act would be invoked to address the Freedom Convey protests that had been occurring for several weeks. …

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Ukraine and Russia: Ukrainian Entrance to NATO is Harder Than Everyone Thinks

Disclaimer: This article was researched and written before Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. All sources cited predate this event. The author in no way intended to ignore or minimize the invasion and this article should not be taken to imply support for Russia’s actions.  Introduction Everyone has a memory or experience that has impacted …

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Rebalance of Power: The Quad’s Effectiveness in the Indo-Pacific

As U.S. foreign policy shifts eastward to address the growing threat of Chinese influence: the Indo-Pacific region has become a geopolitical hot zone. The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, an informal alliance of Japan, Australia, India, and the U.S., serves as a democratic counter to China’s totalitarian ambitions in the region. However, the Quad lacks a coordinated …

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National and Global Supply Chains: What is the Biden Administration’s Plan?

The days of Amazon one-day shipping may be in danger. As the Biden Administration’s first year in office comes to a close, the effects of COVID-19  linger. The national and global supply chain issue is prevalent in the minds of consumers, businesses, and transporters, as many people see empty shelves and delayed product orders. Ports …

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Choosing What is Right Over What Will Sell: China’s Ideological Turn and Hardened Opposition to the West

Earlier this year, Zhao Wei disappeared. The 45-year-old Chinese actress vanished from the internet, social media, and streaming services. Zhao’s name was erased from the credits of projects she worked on. She wasn’t alone. Chinese authorities announced a “heightened crackdown” on the Chinese entertainment industry. This is part of Xi Jinping’s “Common Prosperity” campaign to …

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A Battle of Wills: The Beginning of the Sino-American Cold War

Since the Shanghai Communique in 1972, U.S.-Sino relations have slowly warmed. Between 1980 and 2004, U.S.-China trade rose from $5 billion to $231 billion. The U.S.-China Relations Act of 2000 paved the way for China to join the World Trade Organization. The neoliberal idea of complex interdependence leading to peace seemed to be working. Now, …

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