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White Paper: The Yemen Conflict: Deep Divides, Complex Dynamics, and Paths Toward Peace

Posted on September 23, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Yemen’s civil war is a multifaceted conflict rooted in historical, political, economic, and regional divides. The conflict involves multiple internal actors (Houthis, the internationally recognized government, Southern separatists, tribal/local authorities, extremist groups) and external powers (Saudi Arabia, UAE, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Geopolitics of Beowulf: Lessons from the Poem and the Germanic Legendary World

Posted on September 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The Old English epic Beowulf is often read as heroic poetry, an allegory of Christian virtue, or a martial narrative of monsters and heroes. Yet beneath its surface lies a sophisticated meditation on geopolitics, power, and inter-polity relations … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Patterns of Mongol Failure in Japan, Burma, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe

Posted on September 17, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract The Mongol Empire, forged under Genghis Khan and expanded by his successors, became the largest contiguous land empire in world history. Yet despite its relentless conquests, the Mongols faced significant failures that marked the limits of their expansion. This … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Political History of Laconia: Bronze Age Foundations

Posted on September 15, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Laconia’s political history cannot be understood without tracing its roots back into the Bronze Age. Long before Sparta’s rise as a hegemonic power, the Eurotas valley and its surrounding regions formed part of the Mycenaean world, with elite … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Chiapas and Mexico: Annexation, Disillusion, and Regret

Posted on September 12, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract The annexation of Chiapas to Mexico in 1824 is often portrayed as a voluntary act of self-determination by a province seeking stability in the turbulent years following the collapse of Spanish rule in Central America. Yet the historical record … Continue reading →

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Charlie Kirk: Amplifying Conservative Voices in an Era of Political Turmoil

Posted on September 11, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Charlie Kirk (1993–2025) emerged as a pivotal figure in American conservatism, founding Turning Point USA (TPUSA) at age 18 and transforming it into a powerhouse for mobilizing young conservatives. Through campus activism, media platforms, and close alliances with … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Early Political Speeches of Abraham Lincoln: Foundations of Statesmanship

Posted on September 8, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Abraham Lincoln’s early political speeches—delivered before his presidency—reveal the contours of his moral philosophy, political prudence, and rhetorical style. Among these, the Temperance Address (1842) and the Lyceum Address on the Perpetuation of Our Political Institutions (1838) stand … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Ekklesia in Ancient Greece and Its Implications for the Church as God’s Government

Posted on September 6, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper explores the ekklesia—the assembly of citizens in Ancient Greece, especially in Athens—as a political institution of rights, powers, and responsibilities. It then examines how the New Testament’s adoption of this term for the people of … Continue reading →

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White Paper: A Biblicist Approach to Scripture: Engagement or Withdrawal from the World?

Posted on September 4, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The biblicist approach to reading the Bible—interpreting and applying Scripture in a plain, text-centered, and authoritative way—faces a central question: does fidelity to the biblical text foster skepticism of worldly involvement, or does it require active engagement in … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Bernese Goals and Efforts in the Burgundian War (1474–1477)

Posted on September 2, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The Burgundian War (1474–1477) was a defining moment for the Swiss Confederation, especially for Bern. While the conflict was catalyzed by the ambitions of Charles the Bold of Burgundy, it was the city-state of Bern and its allies … Continue reading →

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