Politics

European Reparations: Strengthening Cooperation and Resetting Relations with Developing Nations

In February of  2022, the European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) convened at their annual diplomatic summit. Leaders forged the Cotonou Agreement, which promised to increase aid and cooperation, secure peace, and facilitate trade between Europe and Africa. While presenting admirable aspirations, the document’s vague language only intensified disagreements between summit participants. Most notably, […]

Want to Reverse Negative Ridership Trends? Ask the Riders What They Want

On October 11, 2022, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg spoke at a moderated town hall hosted by the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service. The participants discussed the implementation of the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). During the question and answer portion of the town hall, […]