An analysis of the Strait of Hormuz crisis and its profound challenge to the stability of our interconnected world. Published July 12th, 2026 Written by Tristan Carrington The Conflict That Triggered the Crisis Since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, on February 28, 2026, the global economy has been grappling with a shortage of oil and liquified natural gas that supplies nearly one-fifth of the world. Iran’s blockade—in response to the U.S. and...

An analysis of the historical failures of U.S. regime change operations and how the current administration's military actions in Iran threaten the integrity of international law. Published July 8th, 2026 Written by Lucia Martino For years, the United States has attempted to remove foreign powers and replace them with something new. To what extent have these operations been successful, and what strategies have been used across history to put pressure on leaders for regime change? Most...

An analysis of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ new executive orders restoring commutation processes Published July 7th, 2026 Written by Morgan Van Eperen With the turn of the new year, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers strives to bring change to the Wisconsin justice system as new legislation is being approved. The issue of overcrowding in jails and prisons is not a new phenomenon, rather it is a topic that has gone untouched by a multitude of legal institutions. As the sheer number of individuals...