Category Archives: ICLR Posts

The Postwar Liberal International Order in Transition: The United States and the Return of Hard Power

By: Yehuda Gannon For anyone following the news since the start of 2026, it is difficult to ignore the widespread developments occurring across the international arena. These changes, ranging from economic shocks caused by trade turmoil to regime shakeups in countries ruled by dictators for decades, have raised numerous discussions and concerns regarding the President’s domestic and foreign policy powers. […]

Consequences: The Current Conflict in Iran and its Implications for Global Economics and Politics

By: Matthew Dymowski  On February 28, 2026, the U.S. and Israel executed a joint military operation against Iran resulting in the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. This operation, coined Operation Epic Fury, was intended to disassemble the Islamic Republic. It remains uncertain whether this will successfully transition regimes. Soon after the Supreme Leader’s death, airstrikes have degraded Iranian military capabilities and […]

Who Gets the Job? How the U.S. and EU Regulate AI Hiring

By: Emmanuela Yiannikakis Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday hiring. Employers use AI tools to screen resumes, rank applicants, analyze recorded interviews, and make predictions about who is most likely to succeed in a role. On paper, that sounds efficient. In practice, it raises a much harder question: what happens when the tool […]

TSA PreCheck & Global Entry: A Legal and Political Crisis Mid-Flight

By: Alex Wagenberg On Saturday, February 21, 2026, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced that both TSA PreCheck and Global Entry would be suspended on Sunday, February 22. This is a direct consequence of an ongoing partial government shutdown that began February 13. The rationale offered by Noem was that TSA and CBP should “focus on the […]