Is Putin setting up an Alliance of Nationalist across Europe to ?? Attendance of European right wing populists at the International Russian Conservative Forum (IRCF), as well as large sums of money financing their election campaign coming from Kremlin associated banks suggests so.
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Talk to a Diplomat: Episode X
In this week’s somewhat-delayed episode: Espionage.
What is Political Science?
Mohy-Dean Tabbara deconstructs the political science bureaucracy for students to understand.
The Sword, The Pen and The Women in Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts
Umaima Ghori examines women’s role in countering violent extremism in Pakistan. Will they continue to join the fight?
Microcredit: Not A Silver Bullet for Alleviating Extreme Poverty
Despite being lauded as a tool for female empowerment and alleviating extreme poverty, microcredit has not lived up to its billing.
German Prestige in the Wake of the Greek Economic Crisis
How has the Crisis in Greece affected Angela Merkels reputation amongst the European public? Leon Fleddermann assesses how German prestige within the EU is holding up.
The Geoeconomics of Cyberspace
Yves takes a look at how cybersecurity is forcing the integration of global economic spaces.
Effects of the $15 Minimum Wage on Poverty and Unemployment
Christopher explains how a minimum wage hike may not be the solution we were all waiting for.
Jihadi John and the Roots of Islamism
Leon Fleddermann profiles the notorious Jihadi John, the face of ISIS, to explore how University graduates become islamic fanatics.
What Are the Next Steps in U.S.-Cuba Relations?
Vanessa Hayford looks at the obstacles to a full normalization of relations between America and Cuba.










