Author: Alvin Buerck
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Climate Change and Energy Policy in North America
North America faces climate challenges but aims for net-zero emissions via diverse strategies in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
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U.S. Presidential Election
International stakes are high as Trump and Harris vie for the 47th presidency in a tight, unpredictable U.S. election.
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Facing Russia’s War Economy
Russia’s war economy has defied initial predictions of collapse following Western sanctions. Instead, Russia’s GDP has grown, and its military spending has increased to 6% of GDP. However, the economy faces challenges, including human capital flight, reliance on fluctuating energy prices, and possibly capital depreciation. The limits of sanctions highlight the need for the West…
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North American Trade Relations
The free trade agreements NAFTA and USMCA played relevant but overexaggerated roles in shaping North American economies.
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Palestinian Statehood
The American blockade of a UN vote on Palestinian statehood highlights different positions on the international stage.
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The Red Sea Crisis
Escalating tensions between the US and Iran-backed Houthi rebels led to military actions and disruptions in the Red Sea region.
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Editorial EPIS Magazine Issue VI
The world is in flux. As great power competition intensifies and new secuirty threats emerge, states, institutions, and individuals must constantly adapt. Whether in military doctrine, energy policy, or digital governance, strategic choices made today will shape the world for years to come. This issue of EPIS Magazine explores these shifting dynamics.
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EPIS Magazine Issue VI
The world is in flux. As great power competition intensifies and new secuirty threats emerge, states, institutions, and individuals must constantly adapt. Whether in military doctrine, energy policy, or digital governance, strategic choices made today will shape the world for years to come. This issue of EPIS Magazine explores these shifting dynamics.
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Editorial: EPIS Magazine Issue VIII
Alvin Buerck & Yes SteningeOtto United States of America · Bilateralism & Multilateralism · Issue VIII BIRMANIA. ANNUS HORRIBILIS By Jokin de Carlos Sola The year 2024 might be when the Myanmar Military Junta loses its power. After a series of numerous defeats against the non-Burmese ethnic militias, which have been fighting against the state…