Posts tagged US
The United States of Europe: Why Greenland is a Wake-Up Call for European Federalization

Why has Europe demonstrated a splintered foreign policy response to the Greenland crisis despite its supposed cohesion as the European Union? This article examines how Trump exploits structural EU weaknesses and argues that Europe must federalize to contend with contemporary threats from superpowers like the United States.

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Scramble for the South China Sea’s Shoals

The Spratly Islands in the South China Sea are a hotspot of territorial disputes—particularly between the PRC and the Philippines. The discovery of potential oil reserves, along with overlapping exclusive economic zones (EEZs), has fueled tensions—leading to militarization and a growing frequency of skirmishes. Despite international condemnation and calls for cooperative resource management, the lack of a capable legal framework jeopardizes regional stability and the free flow of global trade.

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Immigration by Sea: A Comparison of the Immigration Experience Between Cubans and Haitians

There has been an increase in undocumented immigrants from the Caribbean traveling by boat to the US. While Haitian and Cuban immigrants face many dangers and risks during their journey across the sea, they also have different experiences and treatments once they reach the US. Cuban immigrants have historically received "special treatment" in the US, while Haitians have not. This article examines the reasons behind this disparity and how policies have changed over time.

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