: Recent editorial columns have analyzed the "Trump Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine, now officially part of the 2025 National Security Strategy, which emphasizes U.S. spheres of influence and military interventionism in the American hemisphere. Key Themes for 2026
A global shift away from laissez-faire toward muscular state intervention in corporate and trade arenas. worldpoliticsreview
One particularly impactful long-form analysis from World Politics Review examines the exploring how traditional diplomacy is being replaced by a "crony diplomacy" where peace deals are treated as business transactions to benefit private interests and autocratic regimes. Notable Recent Essays and Analyses (April 2026) : Recent editorial columns have analyzed the "Trump
Analysis of why youth-led protests in countries like Nepal and Madagascar are succeeding while others stumble. airstrikes in Iran
: An April 20, 2026 briefing by Alia Awadallah and Jesse Marks that critiques the Pentagon's decision to gut programs dedicated to protecting civilians amidst ongoing U.S. airstrikes in Iran.