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Navigating Economic Opportunities: China’s Global Trade Expansions

By: Aidan Carney Over the last few decades, the People’s Republic of China has reshaped the dynamics of the global economy. China has leveraged its competitive manufacturing capabilities and highly populated labor force to become a global powerhouse in exports, particularly in clothing, electronics, and machinery. This explosive growth has not only caused China’s GDP […]

The 2024 Presidential Election and our Allies Across the Atlantic

By: Grace Winkeljohn As the United States 2024 Presidential Election approaches, European allies are raising questions about the United States (U.S.) election process and what the results may mean for their nation and ours. The U.S. and European governments share many similarities, making them ripe for comparison. However, there are also many differences sparking increased […]

From Gridiron to Gavel: The NFL’s Legal Pass to Europe

By: Nicholas Patricios The National Football League (NFL) is considering expanding its presence into Europe, specifically in London, as part of its efforts to globalize American Football. Previous attempts with NFL Europa, a European developmental league, were unsuccessful and canceled in 2007. However, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has been focused on London since taking office […]

Serves, Spikes, and a Sex Offender: how a convicted child-rapist made the Netherlands’ Olympic Team

By: Kelly Bevan During the summer Olympics, at the picturesque Eiffel tower-adjacent beach volleyball court, an unusual sound came from the crowd: boos and angry shouting. These jeers were directed at Dutch player Steven van de Velde. Van de Velde was not being booed because of poor sportsmanship or a bad play, but rather because […]