Indict or shut up: The public may never see a report from Mueller's investigation
Feb 19, 2019 17:00 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law Politics
Almost from the day of Robert Muellers appointment as special counsel, the media and the public have expected that his investigation will end with a report to either the Congress or the public or both. Im a law school...
Both democracy and authoritarianism are on the rise in Africa
Feb 19, 2019 16:58 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Is democracy in Africa in retreat? Or is it simply suffering growing pains? The last 12 months have seen a great deal of controversy and debate on these important questions. There have been some bright spots, like the...
Melania Trump 2019: Why a British Publication Paid FLOTUS ‘Substantial Damages’
Feb 19, 2019 09:07 am UTC| Entertainment Politics
The First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, has been going after various news outlets for running stories that her camp claims are riddled with inaccurate details. And, earlier this year, she won over the British...
Donald Trump to Sign Smaller Border Wall Funding to Avoid Another Government Shutdown
Feb 14, 2019 09:01 am UTC| Politics
After a 35-day shutdown, the government has temporarily reopened but what happens after the Feb. 15 deadline is still quite uncertain. However, there are reports that United States President Donald Trump will most likely...
Feb 14, 2019 09:01 am UTC| Politics
The relationship of Russian President Vladimir Putin and United States President Donald Trump has been a highly debated topic. Many critics believe the Russian government interfered with the election that Trump won in...
Feb 11, 2019 09:04 am UTC| Entertainment Politics
United States first lady Melania Trumps fashion choices are often interpreted by people on social media and the press as having hidden messages. So Mrs. Trumps stylist, Hervé Pierre, was quick to dismiss any...
Autocracies that look like democracies are a threat across the globe
Feb 10, 2019 10:58 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Russias successful interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election may inspire other countries to do the same. These other countries dont look threatening. They look like democracies. But theyre not. Theyre a...
China's Deflationary Woes: CPI and PPI Signal Persistent Economic Challenges
Trump's Tariff U-Turn: 90-Day Reprieve for Most, China Still in the Crosshairs
Trade War Escalates: China Fires Back with 84% Tariff on US Goods
China's Treasury "Nuclear Option": Bluff or Reality?