Daily Archives: August 9, 2025

White Paper: Structural Reasons For The Elusiveness Of Yemeni Unity

Posted on August 9, 2025 by nathanalbright

Introduction Yemen’s modern history has been shaped by deep-rooted fractures—historical, political, tribal, economic, and geopolitical—that persistently thwart its unity. Despite the 1990 formal unification, true cohesion remains out of reach. 1. Historical and Colonial Legacies Yemen historically consisted of separate … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Who Counts as a Public Figure in U.S. Civil Litigation — A Typological Analysis

Posted on August 9, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The designation of a person as a “public figure” in U.S. civil litigation, particularly in defamation and privacy-related cases, has significant legal consequences. Most notably, it raises the burden of proof the plaintiff must meet to succeed in … Continue reading →

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