BIG FOUR ARTICLES
These detailed articles provide in-depth analysis on the “Big Four,” the four prominent state actor threats to American national security; China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Articles will explore various aspects, histories, and initiatives of these actors to establish an understanding of their role on the international stage, specifically how it relates to national security and global stability. The goal of these articles is to establish a thorough understanding of these nations and provide policy recommendations based on the analysis and research presented.

The Rise of Personalistic Autocracy in Post-Soviet Russia
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

Chinese Military-Civil Fusion Development Strategy and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
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.