Africa
The Peace Between Ethiopia and Eritrea
One of the more positive events to have happened in 2018 is the signing of a peace deal between Ethiopia and Eritrea. The two countries fought a two-year long war that ended in 2000 and …
Month: December 2018
Forty-Five
2018: The Year We Learned the Depths of Trump’s Incompetence
Last week on CNN former Secretary of Defense William Cohen was asked if he felt President Trump was fit to be Commander in Chief. The question is one that more people than ever are asking …
International
U.S. to Pull Out of Syria, Shocking Many
President Trump announced on December 19 he will be pulling all U.S. troops out of Syria in a move that has been heavily criticized by Republicans and allies alike and has left many dumbfounded. Trump …
Europe
A Bad Week for Theresa May and Brexit
It has been a bad week for Theresa May and Brexit. After spending 16 months negotiating a Brexit deal, Prime Minister May scheduled a “meaningful vote” on a 585 page withdrawal agreement and a 26 …
International
Brazil Under Jair Bolsonaro
Jair Bolsonaro will become Brazil’s next president on January 1 after he handily won October’s election and runoff. Bolsonaro, an ex-paratrooper, and who served 27 years in the Brazilian National Congress, is labeled as a …
History
The Last Great President: Remembering George H. W. Bush
President George H. W. Bush has passed away. He died yesterday at the age of 94 and will best be remembered for his foreign policy achievements along with the overwhelming kindness he showed to others …