ph. Shutterstock Jonathan Munemo, Salisbury University The Biden administration has ratcheted up protectionism and industrial policy amid surging economic tensions with China. Legislation passed in 2022 unlocked hundreds of billions of dollars in subsidies to spur domestic production of renewable energy and electric vehicles, and to support other decarbonisation goals. The legislation is
Ad agencies developed distinct ads for the U.S. military to reach different demographics over the years. SDI Productions via Getty Images Jeremiah Favara, Gonzaga University In his forthcoming book, “Tactical Inclusion: Difference and Vulnerability in U.S. Military Advertising,” Jeremiah Favara, a communication scholar at Gonzaga University, examines military recruitment ads published in three
Women represent just 2% of electricians in America. Danielle Renwick X April 20, 2023 Published in: The Guardian As a child, Cora Saxton liked to make things: forts, whittled wood carvings, a flying saucer even, so when she became an electrician, at 49, it felt like a perfect fit. “I like the puzzle-solving
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury. AP Photo/Evan Vucci Stefanie Lindquist, Arizona State University A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump. The specific state charges, reports The New York Times, “remain a mystery” but will be related to the Manhattan district attorney’s
Former US President Donald J. Trump has reportedly been indicted on charges related to his actions before and after the 2020 election. This is a significant development, particularly in a political climate marked by partisan divides and growing concern for the state of American democracy. The indictment was handed down by a grand
Julia Morris, University of North Carolina Wilmington One afternoon in mid-June, I sat with Ethan*, a local islander, at Nauru’s boat harbour. He was speaking about how life had changed in the country since an asylum deal with Australia. Just a few years before my arrival in 2016, the small Pacific island had
kirill_makarov via Shutterstock Paul Rogers, University of Bradford Following political developments in the past fortnight, two state-level policy changes in the Middle East are likely to combine to have a substantial impact on regional stability. On March 10, in a deal brokered by China and signed in Beijing, Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed
As the 20th anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq approaches, it is crucial to examine the war’s impact and legacy. The Iraq War lasted from 2003 to 2011 and has had a significant impact on the world, shaping the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East and beyond. In this article, we will
The recent drone incident in the Black Sea involving a Russian drone and a US Navy destroyer highlights the growing role of emerging technologies in international security. As unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and cyberweapons become more accessible and sophisticated, countries must develop comprehensive strategies to address these threats. This requires a multifaceted approach
Despite a high-profile pledge from U.S. President Joe Biden’s to eliminate US$31 billion in fossil fuel subsidies, the country’s oil and gas industry is still lining up for billions in financial support under the national climate plan it once opposed. Biden included the subsidy measure in a US$6.9-trillion budget plan, released Thursday, that