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The Past and Present of U.S-Africa policy, and how the youth will shape its future with Melvin Foote

GPPR Podcast Editor Mike Saunders (MPM' 24) spoke with Melvin Foote, the Founder and President of the Constituency For Africa (CFA), about ...

The US is Overestimating the Likelihood of War in the Taiwanese Strait

Pictured: President Ma Ying-Jeou of Taiwan meets with President Xi Jinping in 2015.  The recent Taiwanese elections have reignited international ...

The Power of the Pocket: A Brief Look into Campaign Fundraising in Competitive Congressional Races Post-Citizens United

Money has historically played a pervasive role in American politics, especially in Congressional races. Over time, the large sums of ...

The Use of Digital Technology in Japan’s Local Governments: Trends and Features

Japan's economic stagnation, often referred to as the “Lost 30 Years,” has been partially a consequence of its lagging investment ...

Digital nomad movement triggers housing concerns across Latin America

An influx of digital nomads to major cities in Latin America has raised alarms about increased rents, displacement, and gentrification ...

Internal Displacement in Colombia: Characterization and Relevant Research Findings

Introduction Internal displacement refers to involuntary migration within a state’s borders. The UN’s Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement define an ...

Transatlantic Trade: A Conversation with Stormy-Annika Mildner

Junior Podcast Editor Moritz Ludwig (MPP ’25) talks with the executive director of the Aspen Institute Germany, Stormy-Annika Mildner, about ...

Negotiating the Endgame in Ukraine: Peace Agreements and Political Settlements

"Bucha after Russian invasion of Ukraine, President Zelensky 3" by Oleksandr Ratushniak is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Introduction The ...