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White Paper: The Danger of Failed States to the Legitimacy of the International Order

Posted on June 6, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper examines the threat posed by failed states to the legitimacy, stability, and coherence of the international order. As the number and impact of fragile and failing states increases, the normative foundations and operational mechanisms of … Continue reading →

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Rich For Independence

Posted on March 11, 2025 by nathanalbright

Today, as I write this, Greenland went to the polls in an atmosphere of intense tension between increasing American interest in the area, Denmark’s own intransigence despite its failure to develop the region, and Greenland’s own desire for more freedom. … Continue reading →

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The Case Against Panama Regarding The Panama Canal Treaty: In Brief

Posted on January 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

The United States has expressed concerns that Panama has not fully adhered to certain stipulations of the 1977 treaty that transferred control of the Panama Canal. These concerns primarily revolve around the neutrality and security of the waterway, as guaranteed … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On The Trump Doctrine

Posted on January 9, 2025 by nathanalbright

Donald Trump’s recent rhetoric regarding the expansion into Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal can be contextualized within the broader sweep of American history, particularly focusing on themes of territorial expansion, imperial ambitions, and the strategic importance of geopolitical control: … Continue reading →

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On The Fate Of Ambassadors Of Collapsed Regimes

Posted on December 27, 2024 by nathanalbright

Let me explain the complex and often precarious situation that ambassadors face when their home country collapses while they’re posted abroad. This scenario creates unique diplomatic, legal, and personal challenges that unfold in different ways depending on various factors. The … Continue reading →

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Principles of Being A Good Ambassador

Posted on December 27, 2024 by nathanalbright

As a thought experiment, I pondered how one would go about defining the principles of being a good ambassador, and here is an outline I came up with: Title: The Art of Diplomacy: Navigating the Global Stage Introduction: Part 1: … Continue reading →

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On The Rise Of Regional Powers

Posted on December 26, 2024 by nathanalbright

The transformation of a small power into a regional hegemon is a fascinating process that requires several key conditions to align. Let me break this down by examining the critical elements that enable such a dramatic shift in power dynamics. … Continue reading →

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Today In History: On December 24, 1814, Diplomats Signed the Treaty of Ghent

Posted on December 24, 2024 by nathanalbright

The Treaty of Ghent, signed on December 24, 1814, marked the formal end of the War of 1812 between Great Britain and the United States. The path to this peace agreement was complex and deeply intertwined with the broader context … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Future Of Geography

Posted on August 10, 2024 by nathanalbright

The Future Of Geography: How The Competition In Space Will Change Our World, by Tim Marshall If one is familiar with books about geography and its place in modern life, it is likely that one has at least heard of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Statesman’s Yearbook 2022

Posted on August 6, 2024 by nathanalbright

The Statesman’s Yearbook 2022: The Politics, Cultures, And Economies Of The World, by Palgrave Macmillan At 1400 pages, this book is an extremely long one to read, and it is unlikely that many people, unless they have an unusually intense … Continue reading →

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