• Reconnecting Democrats with Economic Realities

    The Democratic Party must refocus on economic empowerment to reconnect with disillusioned working-class voters, especially after the 2024 election highlighted the shift towards Republican messaging. Emphasizing practical policies over…

    Reconnecting Democrats with Economic Realities
  • Reforming US Defense Procurement: Lessons from Ukraine

    America’s defense procurement system, outdated and hampered by regulations, conflicts of interest, and recruitment challenges, risks national security. Lessons from Ukraine highlight the need for agile, low-cost solutions unlike…

    Reforming US Defense Procurement: Lessons from Ukraine
  • China’s Balance Sheet Recession: Understanding the Crisis

    China’s economy is experiencing a balance sheet recession, marked by a shift from borrowing to deleveraging among firms and households. Although government stimulus only partially mitigates the downturn, parallels…

    China’s Balance Sheet Recession: Understanding the Crisis
  • Goma’s Fall: A Tipping Point in Eastern Congo’s Enduring Turmoil

    The M23’s recent capture of Goma marks a critical escalation in eastern Congo’s conflict, revealing longstanding regional grievances. By taking this strategic city, the rebels aim to challenge the…

    Goma’s Fall: A Tipping Point in Eastern Congo’s Enduring Turmoil