PAS #3: Bulgarian Government Resigns
This past week, Bulgaria was shocked by the surpise resignation of the Prime Minister, Boiko Borisov. Bulgaria is a country in southeastern Europe that was under Soviet communist control until 1989,...
View ArticlePAS #4: Falkland to Remain British
With a convincing 99.8% of the vote, citizens of the Falkland Islands voted last week to remain a territory of the United Kingdom, rejecting a proposal to join Argentina. The Falkland Islands are a...
View ArticleWIP #5: Persuasive Essay Idea
My persuasive essay will encourage the system of “Instant Runoff Voting” for all federal, state, and local elections. “Instant Run-off Voting” is an election system in which voters rank their...
View ArticleCI #3: War in Iraq hits Decade Mark
This past week marked the 10th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq. It is a very emotional and somber anniversary. It is a terrible reminder of the tragedy of war and the inability of violence to...
View ArticleWIP #6: Bad Advocacy
One site that I examined that seemed to do a very poor job of advocating for their cause was the GOP National Committee’s site. The site is likely one of the GOP’s best chances to directly reach...
View ArticlePAS #5: Cyprus Encounters Crisis
The banks in the island nation of Cyprus opened yesterday, a move that created both relief and concern among the citizens of the small Mediterranean island. The island of Cyprus has had a tumultuous...
View ArticleCI #4: North Korea and Military Might
With an escalating crisis taking shape in North Korea, it is clear that American foreign policy is currently and will continue to be put to the test. It is in circumstances such as these that diplomacy...
View ArticleCivic Issues #5: Foreign Aid
One interesting facet of American foreign policy is foreign aid, money that they US government gives to the governments of other countries. This aid can have several intended purposes, ranging from...
View ArticlePAS #7: Hungary Raises Concerns in Europe
When I started this passion thread, I told you that the reason I wanted to highlight news from lesser-known countries around the world is that my father is from Hungary, a country that is very often...
View ArticleCI #6: Economy and Foreign Policy
One final factor that plays an enormous role in the foreign policy of the United States is the country’s economic standing. The United States government currently owns a $16.8 trillion national debt, a...
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