US Military in South Korea

The presence of the American military in South Korea began at the end of WWII, when American and Soviet forces entered the peninsula to facilitate the removal of Japanese forces. The American military was positioned south of the 38th parallel whereas Soviet forces moved north. When North Korean forces invaded South Korea in 1950, triggering […]
What the Colombian Presidential Election Means for US Relations

Introduction On June 19, 2022, Colombia elected Gustavo Petro, the 62-year old, left-wing senator, former mayor of Bogotá, and former member of the M-19 guerilla, as president with 50.8% of the vote, defeating Rodolfo Hernandez, a 77-year-old real estate tycoon and former mayor of Bucaramanga. Petro’s win is historic, as he becomes the country’s first-ever […]
Combating the Islamic State in Syria

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Understanding US-EU Agricultural Trade Policy

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Introduction to Cuban Migration

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Who Are Yemen’s Houthis, and What Do They Want?

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The Future of Nord Stream 2

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Introduction to Post-Brexit Britain

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Introduction to U.S.-Saudi Relations

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Introduction to China-West Africa Relations

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