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Category: World-in-View

  • World-in-View: Civil Wars

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    I. Introduction Civil wars, defined as armed conflicts within a single nation between organized groups vying for political, ideological, ethnic, or territorial control, represent some of the most devastating and complex forms of human conflict. Unlike interstate wars, civil wars tear at the fabric of a nation’s social, political, and economic structures, often leaving deep…

  • USA: Does Trump have the power to tariff?

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    The U.S. Constitution, under Article I, Section 8, explicitly assigns Congress the authority to regulate commerce with foreign nations and impose tariffs, granting it the power to “lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises” and to “regulate Commerce with foreign Nations.” This constitutional framework historically positioned Congress as the primary architect of tariff policy,…

  • World-in-View: Hungary’s Politics

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    Hungary’s political landscape is a compelling study of historical resilience, democratic aspirations, and contemporary challenges marked by democratic backsliding. As a parliamentary republic in Central Europe, Hungary has navigated centuries of foreign domination, revolutionary upheavals, and a complex transition from communism to democracy. Since 2010, under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s leadership, Hungary has drawn international…

  • UK: Travellers’ Lucky Words

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    (As always, these are AI generated – so be aware that it may not be accurate!) The term “Travellers” in Britain encompasses a diverse array of communities, including Romani (often called Romany Gypsies), Irish Travellers (Pavees or Mincéirí), Scottish Travellers, Welsh Travellers (Kale), and related groups such as Show People and Bargees, collectively referred to…

  • USA: Trump vs Harvard

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    Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, his administration, alongside Vice President JD Vance and influential advisor Elon Musk, has pursued an aggressive agenda that critics argue includes politically motivated actions against perceived adversaries. Among the most prominent and contentious of these is the administration’s…

  • World-in-View: Croatia and Bosnia

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    The historical, cultural, geographic, and political ties between Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina weave a complex and captivating narrative, one that stretches across centuries and embodies the contradictions of unity and division that define the Balkans. This relationship, forged in the crucible of empires, wars, and shifting identities, is a tapestry of shared heritage and…

  • World-in-View: Ecuador and the rights of nature

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    Key Points Overview Recognizing nature as having legal rights is a novel way to protect ecosystems, giving them a voice in legal systems similar to humans or corporations. This approach, seen in Ecuador’s recent legislation for coastal marine ecosystems, aims to ensure nature can exist and flourish. While it shows promise, such as stopping harmful…

  • USA: Isolationism

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    Key Points Historical Overview U.S. isolationism began with the nation’s founding, emphasizing non-involvement in foreign conflicts, as seen in George Washington’s Farewell Address (American Isolationism in the 1930s). It peaked in the 1920s and 1930s, with policies like the Neutrality Acts reflecting a focus on domestic issues during the Great Depression. This stance shifted after…

  • USA: Recent Detentions

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    Rebecca Burke: British Graphic Artist Background: Rebecca Burke, a 28-year-old from Portskewett, Monmouthshire, UK, was on a four-month backpacking trip across North America when her journey derailed on February 26, 2025. After being denied entry into Canada from Washington state due to her plan to perform domestic chores for a host family (deemed work requiring…

  • USA: Trump’s Science Cuts

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    The Trump administration’s second term has been characterized by a bold and aggressive push to reduce federal funding for scientific research, a policy direction significantly shaped by Elon Musk’s influence through the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This initiative, aimed at slashing government expenditure and enhancing operational efficiency, has targeted major scientific agencies…