Author: Emil Ordoñez
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The Fight Over The South China Sea
Tensions have reached an all-time high in the South China Sea. On June 17, 2024, China’s Coast Guard boarded Philippine resupply ships headed towards Second Thomas Shoal – the latest flare-up in the series of Chinese aggressive actions to assert control over the sea. Such developments in the South China Sea are not new –…
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Who Will Be Trump’s Running Mate?
With the Republican National Convention coming up next month, Donald Trump has indicated that he has decided on a running mate and that he would announce it at the RNC. Many ambitious Republicans have shown their unsaid eagerness to fulfill this role, as demonstrated by their presence at Trump’s rallies, and even at his Manhattan…
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Why People Tend to Pick Autocrats
In February 2024, Freedom House, a non-profit organization promoting democracy and human rights, released its annual report on the state of freedom around the world. Its findings were concerning, to say the least. It found that in 2023, global freedom had declined for the 18th consecutive year, with 52 countries suffering a decline in their…