If the U.S. Department of State Wants to Counter Terrorism, It Shouldn’t Get Rid of USAID

Over the past couple of weeks, mass disarray has erupted in vulnerable communities across the world with the dismantling of USAID, leaving them in dire conditions and in an optimal environment for terrorism to bloom. As the Trump organization ends…

Hegemony vs. Justice: The US’s Selective Support for the ICC and Global Accountability

In the wake of Israel’s intensified ethnic cleansing in Gaza, many have looked to the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a key arbiter to navigate this conflict. On Nov.  21, 2024, the Court issued arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin…

The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy: How Significant Are They Really?

Israel has historically received unequivocal support from the U.S. in forms of aid, UN vetoes and public backing. Thus, to isolate the influence of the Israeli lobby, it is critical to analyze if U.S. support aligns with American foreign policy…

Biden’s Silence on the Nagorno Karabakh Crisis Jeopardizes the American Foreign Policy Agenda

As a humanitarian crisis unfolds in blockaded Nagorno-Karabakh, the Biden Administration's response has been lacking. Without decisive action, 120,000 lives are at risk -- and Armenian democracy itself.