
“Nothing has such power to broaden the mind as the ability to investigate systematically and truly all that comes under thy observation in life.”
— Marcus Aurelius
Big Four Articles
What were the key factors that led to the election of Vladimir Putin, and how has he been able to maintain power in Russia for longer than what the Russian Constitution initially outlined
What is China’s Military-Civil Fusion Development Strategy and How Does it Affect U.S. National Security Amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Rise of Artificial Intelligence.
Other Articles
What is the future of Syria following the collapse of the Assad Regime? IS democracy possible, and if it is, how might modern political theory apply to the region given the prevalence of sectarian divides and extremist forces?
What is the biggest economic challenge that the Middle East faces following the Arab Spring, and how might these challenges pose a risk to authoritarian regimes in the region?
Why is authoritarianism so prevalent in the Middle East, despite recent efforts to bring about democracy to the region? How has the region’s history shaped its current trajectory, and will democracy be achievable?
