Author: Kalum Rock
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Immigration and the U.S. Economy
Main question: How does intensified immigration enforcement under Trump affect the U.S. economy and corporate behaviour? Argument: Expanded detention, infrastructure growth, and public enforcement generate political gains but create economic friction for labour-dependent industries. Conclusion: The administration governs through the tension between sovereignty and market dependence, shifting costs onto migrants and mobility-reliant sectors.
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Spheres of Influence Reborn
Main question: Does the capture of Maduro reflect justice, or a broader shift toward unilateral U.S. power politics? Argument: The intervention serves economic and strategic interests, signaling a move toward spheres of influence and away from international norms. Conclusion: The operation marks a break with multilateralism, weakening sovereignty and setting dangerous global precedents.