Author: Aiman Elrafih
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Presidential Memoranda: Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court
The Trump Administration has directed the Attorney General to seek sanctions for attorneys and law firms that do not follow U.S. laws and professional conduct rules. High-Profile Example: Marc Elias There have been serious examples of misconduct. When publishing this news, the White House referred to the case of Marc Elias. In 2016, Elias’s firm…
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President Issues Executive Order to Shift Disaster Preparedness to State and Local Governments
Federal Policy Shift Towards Local Control In a sweeping new executive order, President Trump has directed federal agencies to overhaul national resilience policies, shifting greater responsibility for disaster preparedness and critical infrastructure management to state and local governments. The order aims to streamline federal involvement while empowering local decision-makers to mitigate risks such as cyberattacks,…
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Trump Issues Executive Order Targeting De Minimis Imports and Border Security
President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order titled “Amendment to Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border.” This executive action is expected to modify tariff rules for goods entering the United States under de minimis provisions. The amendment suggests that once the Secretary of Commerce certifies that an efficient system is in place to process…
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Comparing Migrant Integration: United States vs. Germany
As global migration rises, with over 281 million international migrants, countries face mounting challenges in integrating new arrivals. Among them, the United States and Germany stand out as leading destinations. Despite similarities in addressing integration, their approaches differ significantly, highlighting contrasting priorities and strategies. Germany’s Structured Approach Germany’s integration programs, formalized since 2005, are among…
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Interconnected Migration Flows Between the Americas and Europe: A Historical and Economic Perspective
Migration flows between the Americas and Europe are a testament to the profound historical and economic forces that continue to shape global mobility. From the era of European colonization to modern-day immigration policies, the dynamics of migration between these regions highlight shared challenges, interconnected policies, and evolving societal impacts. A Historical Interconnection Migration between the…
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Trump Administration Issues Three Key Executive Orders on January 23rd, 2025
Kingston, ON – January 24, 2025 As expected, the Trump administration has wasted no time enacting executive orders. On January 23, President Donald Trump signed three executive orders: Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology, Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King…
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Diplomacy at the Brink: The Cuban Missile Crisis Revisited
The Cuban Missile Crisis, a pivotal 13-day standoff in October 1962, brought the world perilously close to nuclear war. It marked a defining chapter in Cold War history, showcasing the complexities of diplomacy under the shadow of annihilation and the enduring importance of global cooperation in crisis management. At the heart of the crisis was…
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Federal Spending Power: The Debate Over Healthcare Standards in Canada
In a move that highlights the federal government’s power to enforce national standards, $1.3 million was recently stripped from New Brunswick’s healthcare budget due to patients being charged for medically necessary services. This decision has reignited debates over the federal government’s use of its spending power to maintain consistency across provinces. Supporters argue that such…
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The 1982 Debt Crisis: How Financial Missteps Reshaped the Global Economy
The 1982 debt crisis marked a turning point in global financial history, as several countries in the Global South announced they could no longer repay loans owed to U.S. banks and international lenders. The crisis exposed systemic inequalities in global financial systems and highlighted the devastating impact of economic mismanagement on vulnerable nations. The Roots…
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Financial Liberalization: How It Maintains Legitimacy Amid Crises
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