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White Paper: The Life and Writings of Gerald of Wales

Posted on August 17, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Gerald of Wales (c. 1146 – c. 1223), also known as Giraldus Cambrensis or Gerald de Barri, was one of the most significant Latin prose writers of the 12th century. A cleric, royal servant, and prolific author, Gerald … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Two Sticks, One Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Examination of Israel and Judah Under the Same Divine Standard

Posted on August 16, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract Throughout the biblical narrative, Israel and Judah—once united under a single monarchy—are portrayed as distinct entities, yet bound together under one covenant with God. Ezekiel’s vision of the two sticks (Ezek 37:15–28) symbolizes their eventual reunification, but the prophetic … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Dangerous Conflation of the American Republic with the Interests of the Democratic Party

Posted on August 10, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Over the past several decades, and especially in recent years, a persistent rhetorical and conceptual conflation has emerged in American political discourse: the equation of “democracy” with the political fortunes of the Democratic Party. This conflation is both … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The History and Legacy of the Karaite Sect of Judaism

Posted on August 8, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract: This white paper provides a comprehensive historical and theological account of the Karaite sect of Judaism, a movement that rejected rabbinic oral tradition in favor of a direct, personal, and literal reading of the Hebrew Bible. Emerging in the … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Strategic Situation of the Late Assyrian Empire

Posted on August 4, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary In the late 7th century BCE, the Neo-Assyrian Empire stood at the apex of its territorial reach but simultaneously approached a tipping point that would soon lead to its catastrophic collapse. The empire’s political and military dominance over … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Between Stones and Sovereignty: The History and Future of Thai-Cambodian Border Disputes

Posted on July 28, 2025 by nathanalbright

The border disputes between Thailand and Cambodia are rooted in centuries of imperial rivalry, colonial cartography, and nationalist sentiment. Key flashpoints—such as the contested territory surrounding the Preah Vihear Temple—have periodically escalated into armed conflict, despite extensive diplomatic, legal, and … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Reviving the Republic of Conversation—The Salon and the Lyceum as Models for 21st Century Self-Education and Civic Culture

Posted on July 26, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper examines the historic significance of the 18th-century French salon and the 19th-century American Lyceum as foundational platforms for informal education, civic discourse, and the shaping of intellectual and political life. These institutions, though informal and … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Employment of Ninjas and Its Relationship with the Regional Economy of Warring States Japan

Posted on June 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

The phenomenon of ninja activity in the Sengoku period (c. 1467–1600) of Japan has long fascinated historians and laypeople alike, with much attention given to their covert operations, espionage, sabotage, and occasional assassinations. Less often discussed, however, is the economic … 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 Development and Constitutional Implications of Policy Czars in American Governance

Posted on December 7, 2024 by nathanalbright

The establishment of specialized policy coordinators, colloquially known as “czars,” represents a significant change in American administrative governance. This practice emerged primarily during the 20th century as a response to complex policy challenges requiring coordinated federal action. While the term … Continue reading →

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