The United States is a major world superpower that has dominated global politics, economics, technology, entertainment and culture for over a century. However, the 21st century has brought new challenges that threaten America’s preeminent status. This article will examine the…
The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.…
Racial issues have long been a source of tension and conflict in American society. However, in recent years, it seems that racial polarization has reached new heights. The election of Donald Trump, the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement,…
Urban inequality refers to the uneven distribution of resources, services, and opportunities in cities and metropolitan areas. It encompasses disparities in income, wealth, education, health, housing, and other indicators of socioeconomic status and wellbeing. Urban inequality is a persistent feature…
Latin America has long struggled with uneven development and economic instability. Since gaining independence in the early 19th century, most Latin American nations have grappled with how to generate self-sustaining economic growth and improve standards of living. Access to capital,…
In the wake of high-profile police killings of unarmed Black citizens in recent years, a movement to “abolish the police” has gained momentum, particularly on social media. The phrase “abolish the police” refers not just to eliminating police departments as…
The United States faces a complex array of national security challenges in the 21st century. Evolving threats from state and non-state actors, rapid technological change, and domestic political polarization all pose risks to American security, prosperity, and values. An effective…
The role of bureaucratic agencies and unelected officials is a constant source of debate in American politics. On one hand, expertise and continuity in policy implementation argues for delegating authorities to specialized bureaucracies. On the other, concerns about unaccountable bureaucrats…
The running mate of the assassinated Ecuadorian presidential candidate, Fernando Villavicencio, will replace him for the August 20th election, their party announced on Saturday. Andrea Gonzalez will be the candidate for the centrist party Construye after the assassination that took…
Did you know that Paul Revere was not the only rider who warned the patriots of the British advance on April 18, 1775? During the American Revolution, one man’s name is often forgotten amidst the famous faces of the nation’s…
“What you do is your history. What you set in motion is your legacy.” – Leonard Sweet Nixon would not be happy about his legacy. On June 17, 1971, 37th President of the United States Richard Nixon published a Special…
The Latin American continent is headed for tough challenges in 2023, through ongoing political shifts amid the awaited outcome of critical elections in some countries, growing possibilities of domestic instability and popular protests against deteriorating economic and social conditions, left-wing…
