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She Shoots, She Scores, We Watch
It was a Thursday night in Barclays Center, the iconic stadium in Brooklyn, New York, right off the Atlantic Avenue stop. The stands buzzed with excitement, courtside seats gleamed with celebrity presence, and the shot clock ticked down from 24…
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Rethinking the Electoral College
As the 2024 election approaches, Americans are once again inundated with predictions about how battleground states could decide the outcome. Political analysts map out potential paths to victory: If one candidate secures Pennsylvania and Arizona, Georgia may not be necessary;…
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Is Irredentism the Natural State of Geopolitics?
It is beyond annoying that when a conflict erupts, everyone seems to become an expert, whether it’s the Russia-Ukraine war that began in February 2022 or the Israel-Palestine attacks of October 2023. The truth is even seasoned experts and post-doc…
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The Accidental Irish Diplomat: How the Pub Became Ireland’s Strongest Public Diplomacy Bastion
If you have ever consumed a pint of Guinness, you might have noticed yourself feeling relaxed and even a bit loquacious. Maybe it’s the ABV (alcohol by volume), the velvety texture from the perfect pour, or the warm pub environment…