Beirut and other parts of Lebanon were thrown into chaos two weeks ago when pagers and other wireless devices used by the Shia militant group Hezbollah exploded, killing 32 and injuring several thousand.
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Former Tennessee Governors Bill Haslam (R) and Phil Bredesen (D) discussed bipartisanship and political civility with Georgetown students at an event titled “You Might Be Right,” hosted by the Georgetown Dialogues Initiative on September 23.
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Addressing the enduring question of “how to reconcile faith with our modern, pluralistic democracy,” Obama called on the audience and, by extension, Americans en masse to engage in “deeper, fuller conversation about religion in this country.” With American democracy at a crossroads amidst the 2024 elections, resurrecting Obama’s call to action has never been so imperative.
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Fellows season is among us; whether you have just joined a Student Strategy Team (SST) for the first time, or are curious about the program from the student body perspective, this guide is for you. Every year, GU Politics brings in an amazing cohort of fellows, each from different career backgrounds and experiences that will appeal to a vast range of student interests.
— Vilda Westh Blanc
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On September 9th, 2024, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Indian Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, sat down for a conversation in Gonda Theater sponsored by the Georgetown School of Foreign Service (SFS). In a broad-scoped conversation, Gandhi dove deep into his alternative governing vision from that of sitting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
— Jiyon Chatterjee
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Much like disenfranchised voters nationally, the upcoming election is a referendum on how voters feel about the trajectory of their community.
— Patrick McFarland
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia recently made a move to oust Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana. Known for numerous controversies during her term, the move has been criticized by even her far-right allies. In light of the party’s recent ousting of Rep. Kevin McCarthy, unity in the Republican party has been complicated just in time for an election year.
— Catherine Hughes
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Media headlines describe Iran’s missile attack on Israel as “unprecedented,” ending decades of “shadow wars” between the two nations. Yet, after Israel’s most recent retaliatory strike, it is clear these direct missile attacks are not a precursor to a conventional war, but rather a continuation of shadow war, centered on sending a message rather than inflicting physical damage.
— Alessia Coluccio
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Unlike in most United States presidential elections, third-party or independent candidates in 2024 have the potential to impact its result, since victory will come down to margins.
— Alessia Coluccio
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Pennsylvania is one of the states that gathers enormous traction during election season - specifically during the presidential election season. Why? It’s a swing state.
— Christina Tucholski
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As March Women's History Month concludes, I spoke with Bonnie Monnie Morris, a Title IX scholar, women's historian at the University of California at Berkeley, and National Women's History Museum adviser regarding Title IX. We discussed the law's original purpose, how it differs from its modern perception, and how this contrast has impacted women over the past half-century.
— Patrick McFarland
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How old is too old? As November approaches, this question circulates across America. President Biden’s age remains a central threat to his reelection, while Donald Trump, only about four years younger, does not face the same challenge.
— Elisabeth Mellen
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If one were assigned the near-impossible task of listing the most influential theologians and religious leaders of the past 30 years, it would be difficult not to include the late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. One of his earlier works, entitled The Politics of Hope, seems even more relevant today. The route out of our American political crisis, albeit accelerated by electing pro-democracy candidates, fundamentally rests on our ability to realize this politics of hope.
— Stephen Blinder
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In El Salvador, order has emerged from an anti-democratic regime. The fact of the matter is that the Latin American country was rather lawless before, with gangs roaming the streets and bribery a norm. The U.S. must push for an order in accordance with law. There is a world where due process meets safety.
— Michael Scime
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Recently, former President Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner for the upcoming 2024 election, has commented on the United States’ commitment to NATO, leaving the other allied countries questioning their safety amid the War in Ukraine.
— Christina Tucholski
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Partisanship has proven not anathema to a healthy democracy but an invaluable and, indeed, a necessary constituent of our political system. Partisanship and the sincere, meaningful debate it fosters have been at the root of our democracy from the beginning.
— Stephen Blinder
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The finger guns to the head are more than a gesture or a political protest. It’s a way for the world to finally understand how dire the situation in Congo has been and continues to be. Whether it is the DR Congo, Gaza, Sudan, or Tigray, you can not just tune out what is distressing to you just because you don’t want to hear it.
— Kahwit Tela
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There are still eight months before the first presidential debate, and while the parties have not made their platforms official, people are already scrutinizing the differences between the two candidates: Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Despite the apparent differences, there is one area where Biden and Trump have something in common.
— Patrick McFarland
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Populism remains perilously open to forgery. If Donald Trump is a populist, he is one in performance only – the marriage of the two ends there. Defeating Trump in November is necessary but not sufficient. We need to reclaim the word “populism” before its imposters reclaim our country.
— Stephen Blinder
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With key players like Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley making huge moves in the 2024 primary elections, it seems like the Republican Party is ushering in a new era that embraces South Asian voters. Yet, Haley, who is still in the race, fails to connect to her Indian identity and campaign towards South Asian voters.
— Maya Mohosin
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