Tag Archives: United States

Blood, Sweat, and Breakthroughs: Women in the IDF

By: Chloe Beylus Israel stands out as one of the few countries in the world that mandates military service for women. Long before the state’s official establishment, women played key roles in Israel’s defense—from biblical figures like Yael and Deborah to members of pre-state military organizations like Haganah, Irgun, and Lehi. Today, women in the […]

Tariff Whiplash: The De Minimis Rule, Global E-Commerce, and the Future of United States-China Trade

By: Sophia Ward “Gone are the days of America being taken advantage of.” At least that is what President Donald Trump emphasized in his new trade policy. The U.S., citing national security concerns, is targeting its top three trading partners—Mexico, China, and Canada—which collectively accounted for over $1.2 trillion imports and 42% of total U.S. […]

Controlling the Canal: The Panama Canal Ownership Conflict

By: Aidan Carney Until the early 1900s, cargo traveling between the East and West Coasts of the United States, as well as cargo transported to the U.S. from Asia, traveled around Cape Horn, Chile. Recognizing the arduous journey around South America and the opportunity to cut journey times, President Theodore Roosevelt oversaw the actualization of […]

The Swap Shop: Legal Ramifications of the Israel-Hamas Hostage Exchange

By: Jacob Benchetrit On October 7, 2023 Gaza based terror group, Hamas, launched a series of attacks against Israeli sovereignty and the general populace. Hamas militants entered by land, sea, and even air, attacking indiscriminately wherever they arrived. Many cities and smaller kibbutzim were attacked, and so was a highly attended event, the Nova Music […]