The NATO Association interns take on money in politics, and still haven’t gotten better at ending their podcasts. Featuring David Lazzam, Emma Tallon, and Wu Xiao.
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Can Trump Save NATO?
In this article, William Lloyd examines the state of NATO and the complex impact Trump has had on it since becoming President.
America’s Immigration Crisis in Historical Perspective
With anti-immigration sentiment rising throughout U.S. politics and society, Emma Tallon reflects on immigration as fundamental to the founding of the modern nation.
Belt and Road Initiative: Understanding China’s Foreign Policy Strategy
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been a contentious topic in international affairs since it was announced by President Xi Jinping in 2013. The mega-project aiming to connect Central Asia, Europe, and Africa via economic trade routes has received mixed responses from the international community for its lofty goals. Despite criticism about the plan’s Read More…
The Reality of Social Media and Data Collection: Netflix’s “The Great Hack”
With Netflix’s release of “The Great Hack” late July 2019, Tiffany Kwok reflects on the actions of Cambridge Analytica, and how the data scandal changed the way the world viewed social media data collection.
European Natural Gas Geopolitics on a Collision Course?
Following the Dutch discovery of the Groningen field, and British, Norwegian and Danish discoveries in the North Sea during the 1960s and 1970s, natural gas appeared to offer Europe an opportunity to decrease its dependence on Middle Eastern oil. However, demand for gas quickly outpaced supply, leading West European buyers increasingly to rely on Soviet Read More…
What Does the World Think About NATO?
What do people think about NATO in distinct regions of the world? The easiest way to answer this question is to look at various NATO opinion polls that have been conducted in different countries over the years. The United States As of 2019, 77 percent of Americans say NATO should be preserved. This support has Read More…
The Regrettable Resurrection of Orwell’s 1984
In this article, William Lloyd examines the unfortunate resurgence of George Orwell’s 1984, and what it can tell us about the state of the world.
MADCOMs: Human or Machine?
Tiffany Kwok explores the fresh topic of MADCOMs in the field of artificial intelligence, and ties in possible consequences for democracy.
Climate Catastrophe – The Water Cooler (Ep. 2)
The NATO Association interns discuss how and why governments should do more to combat climate change, and only occasionally get distracted along the way. Featuring David Lazzam, Emma Tallon, and William Lloyd.