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Three Questions on the Recognition of a Palestinian State

We asked SIS professor and Abdul Aziz Said Chair of International Peace and Conflict Resolution Mohammed Abu-Nimer to answer a few questions about the importance of Ireland, Norway, and Spain's recognition of Palestine.
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Taiwan's 2024 Elections: Effects on EU Relations

The 2024 Taiwan elections signify domestic political shifts and hold implications for Taiwan's relationship with the European Union.
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Rishi Sunak

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UK and US: Different Systems United by Common Political Language

SIS professor Garret Martin highlights key differences between elections in the UK and the US.
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UAW Defeat at Mercedes’ Alabama Plants Underscores Challenges for Organized Labor in Southern States

A majority of the workers at two Mercedes plants near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, rejected an opportunity to join the United Auto Workers union in an election that concluded on May 17, 2024.
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Toward a United Europe

Faced with increasing security threats, the European Union needs to aggressively pursue a policy of rearmament defense cooperation, all while preparing their populations for the hard road ahead.
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Robert Fico

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Attempted Assassination of Slovak Prime Minister Follows Country’s Slide into Political Polarization

The assassination attempt against Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has been widely condemned by world leaders as an attack on democracy.
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Is Reality TV Really Cultural Diplomacy?

Isa Iiams, SIS/BA ’24, decided to combine her love of pop culture and politics and chose to analyze how reality dating shows from around the world portray cultural identities for her undergraduate research project.
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Three Reasons the UAW is Having Success in Organizing Southern Workers

The UAW, which has about 150,000 members employed by Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, made eight failed attempts to unionize foreign-owned auto plants in the South over the past 35 years.
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What’s Your Favorite Foreign Policy Podcast?

A foreign policy podcast can examine many different types of issues, from national security to economic development. Here is a list of a few foreign policy podcasts we like in both content and approach.
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Book Review - Cyber Threats & Nuclear Weapons

As the world’s infrastructure becomes increasingly interconnected, more critical systems are exposed to cyber threats. Cyber threats seek to turn potential security vulnerabilities into attacks on systems and networks.
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