Rebel Forces in Syria and Iraq
Rebel forces are polities that use armed conflict in opposition to established governments, whether national or transnational. They are characterized…
How the Threat of Prosecution Can Affect the Ability of Election Officials to Prevent Election Interference
When Russian interference was exposed in the lead-up to the 2020 election, there was widespread concern that foreign powers could…
Missouri and the Civil War
For four years the Civil war dominated American life. Its Northern victory preserved the nation created in 1776 but it…
Building Resilience in the Face of Supply Chain Disruption
From the COVID-19 pandemic to the Russia-Ukraine war, adverse global events have put supply chains on high alert. While the…
Global Sanctions in the 21st Century
Global sanctions are a powerful tool of coercion, imposing costs for the target country and its people while helping to…
The Fed’s Interest Rate Hike Could Change How Consumers and Businesses Pay For Products and Services
The Federal Reserve took powerful aim at surging inflation by raising interest rates for the first time in nearly two…
Ethnic Cleansing
The forcible transfer of the population of specific groups has been a feature of state practice throughout recorded history. The…