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White Paper: Venezuela’s External and Internal Vulnerabilities amid the Essequibo Crisis and U.S. “Narcoterrorism” Confrontation

Posted on September 9, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary Venezuela faces a two-front strain. Externally, it is locked in a high-stakes territorial dispute with Guyana over the oil-rich Essequibo, where international law and regional diplomacy run against Caracas’s unilateral moves (including a 2024 law creating a Venezuelan … Continue reading →

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On The Fragility Of Minority Governments And Parliamentary Coalitions

Posted on December 19, 2024 by nathanalbright

Parliamentary systems, particularly those using proportional representation, often face the greatest challenges with minority governments and coalition stability. Let’s understand why by examining some notable examples: Israel serves as a prime example of systemic fragility. Their pure proportional representation system … Continue reading →

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The Druze: A Distinctive Middle Eastern Community

Posted on December 14, 2024 by nathanalbright

The Druze community represents a fascinating example of religious and cultural distinctiveness in the Middle East, with origins dating back to the 11th century CE. Their faith emerged during the Fatimid Caliphate when a group of Ismaili Muslims, led by … Continue reading →

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On The Ties That Bind Progressive Institutions

Posted on December 11, 2024 by nathanalbright

The interplay between progressive activists, government bureaucracies, and Democratic Party operatives involves a complex network of financial support, influence, and institutional connections. Here are some of the key mechanisms and institutions through which these relationships function: This network of influence … Continue reading →

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Concerns About Democratic Backsliding In The United States and Europe In An Age of Populism

Posted on December 11, 2024 by nathanalbright

Harm to Democratic Legal and Bureaucratic Norms under Biden: Likely Consequences in a Second Trump Administration: Both administrations’ approaches to governance have the potential to reshape American democracy significantly, with each responding to or escalating the actions of the other, … Continue reading →

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College Football Championship Selection: An Analysis

Posted on December 10, 2024 by nathanalbright

The development of college football’s championship selection process reflects the sport’s continuous effort to establish a more equitable and comprehensive method for determining its national champion. The Bowl Championship Series (BCS), implemented in 1998, marked the first systematic attempt to … Continue reading →

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Conditions For Refugee Repatriation After Conflicts: A Historical Analysis

Posted on December 10, 2024 by nathanalbright

The return of refugees to their homelands represents a complex phenomenon that requires multiple stabilizing conditions to occur successfully. Historical analysis reveals several key patterns in refugee repatriation following major conflicts and crises. The post-World War II period provides one … Continue reading →

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Patterns Of Targeted Assassination Of Business Figures

Posted on December 5, 2024 by nathanalbright

In examining industry patterns, the energy and natural resources sector has faced particularly high risks. Companies involved in oil, gas, and mining operations have seen their executives targeted, especially in regions with resource-related conflicts. For instance, several oil company executives … Continue reading →

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