In February 2025, Taiwan’s coast guard noticed something unusual in the Taiwan Strait. A Togolese-flagged cargo ship, the Hong Tai 58, had slowed near a submarine cable route connecting Taiwan to the Penghu Islands. Officers repeatedly attempted to...
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In February 2025, Taiwan’s coast guard noticed something unusual in the Taiwan Strait. A Togolese-flagged cargo ship, the Hong Tai 58, had slowed near a submarine cable route connecting Taiwan to the Penghu Islands. Officers repeatedly attempted to...
The Cold War brought the establishment of a new world order. In Europe, past empires like France and Britain experienced a decline in political power, while other countries were still embroiled in reconstruction following the World Wars. The United S...
The Cold War brought the establishment of a new world order. In Europe, past empires like France and Britain experienced a decline in political power, while other countries were still embroiled in reconstruction following the World Wars. The United S...
With the International Space station shutting down in 2031, what do we do next? Written by Asher Patel (’28), Produced by Solomon Goluboff-Schragger (’28) and Tanvi Mittal (’27) BPR staff writer Asher Patel argues that the US needs ...
With the International Space station shutting down in 2031, what do we do next? Written by Asher Patel (’28), Produced by Solomon Goluboff-Schragger (’28) and Tanvi Mittal (’27) BPR staff writer Asher Patel argues that the US needs ...
Written, produced, hosted, edited by Julia Kostin (’26) Contributor Gaden Romer (’26) A debate between two Brown University students analyzing the current foreign relations dynamic between the United States and China through the lens of t...
Written, produced, hosted, edited by Julia Kostin (’26) Contributor Gaden Romer (’26) A debate between two Brown University students analyzing the current foreign relations dynamic between the United States and China through the lens of t...
Since taking office in 2019, Nayib Bukele, El Salvador’s charismatic young autocratic leader, has transformed El Salvador from the world’s murder capital into the safest country in Latin America. Despite its efficacy, Bukele’s anti-gang crackdo...
Since taking office in 2019, Nayib Bukele, El Salvador’s charismatic young autocratic leader, has transformed El Salvador from the world’s murder capital into the safest country in Latin America. Despite its efficacy, Bukele’s anti-gang crackdo...
In January, a Chinese Coast Guard ship harassed Filipino fishermen aboard the KEN-KEN, preventing them from working in part of the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Earlier in 2022, a Chinese fighter jet intercepted an Australian surveill...
In January, a Chinese Coast Guard ship harassed Filipino fishermen aboard the KEN-KEN, preventing them from working in part of the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Earlier in 2022, a Chinese fighter jet intercepted an Australian surveill...
On June 11, 2022, the Nicaraguan Government under President Daniel Ortega authorized Russian military forces to enter the country for the purposes of “humanitarian aid.” This new agreement expanded upon the theme of post-Cold War Russo-Nicaraguan...
On June 11, 2022, the Nicaraguan Government under President Daniel Ortega authorized Russian military forces to enter the country for the purposes of “humanitarian aid.” This new agreement expanded upon the theme of post-Cold War Russo-Nicaraguan...
Ambassador Keith M. Harper was US Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Human Rights Council from 2014 to 2017 based in Geneva, Switzerland. He is now a partner at the law firm Jenner & Block, serving as the Chair of the Native Americ...
Ambassador Keith M. Harper was US Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Human Rights Council from 2014 to 2017 based in Geneva, Switzerland. He is now a partner at the law firm Jenner & Block, serving as the Chair of the Native Americ...
Ambassador Chas Freeman is a retired career diplomat who served as Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs from 1993-1994, Ambassador to Saudi Arabia from 1989-1992 during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Principal...
Ambassador Chas Freeman is a retired career diplomat who served as Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs from 1993-1994, Ambassador to Saudi Arabia from 1989-1992 during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Principal...
In 50 years, how will we view the Trump presidency? Will it be through the lens of a decline in civilized political discourse, a rise in pure partisanship, or maybe the judicial appointments leaving a lasting impact on our political landscape? While ...
In 50 years, how will we view the Trump presidency? Will it be through the lens of a decline in civilized political discourse, a rise in pure partisanship, or maybe the judicial appointments leaving a lasting impact on our political landscape? While ...
Within the next year, major telecom companies plan to roll out technology capable of connecting the world’s billions of devices with speeds 1,000 times faster than LTE. This technology, called 5G, would provide the necessary networks to power t...
Within the next year, major telecom companies plan to roll out technology capable of connecting the world’s billions of devices with speeds 1,000 times faster than LTE. This technology, called 5G, would provide the necessary networks to power t...
The sun never sets on American interests. From Cuba to the Philippines, the US has military bases and businesses around the globe. It is easy to forget, however, the intricate network of alliances that go into of maintaining the Pax Americana –...
The sun never sets on American interests. From Cuba to the Philippines, the US has military bases and businesses around the globe. It is easy to forget, however, the intricate network of alliances that go into of maintaining the Pax Americana –...