Analyses

Scenarios for the next president in light of opinion polls

Opinion polls of the 2020 elections, as well as US elections in general, largely attract lots of attention, follow-up and controversy. Despite their inability to determine the final winner, they provide important insight into the preferences of American voters preceding polling day (on November 3, 2020). Having regard to that, this article examines four potential scenarios for the candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump winning the election, based on an analytical perspective of various polls.

Assessment of the effectiveness of US sanctions policy

As the scale of US sanctions –used as a major means of achieving US foreign policy goals- has been widening under Trump’s administration, it is imperative, at the by the end of its four-year term, to evaluate the effectiveness of the imposed sanctions and to shed light mainly on the negative repercussions that have affected the durability of Washington's strategic position in the international arena.

The US Economy Situation under pressure of political competition and health crisis

The US economy is witnessing high levels of instability over the coronavirus pandemic, thus affecting Trump’s chances of winning the race for Us presidency. This articles summarizes the path of the economy under Trump, shedding the light on the most prominent criticisms made about it prior to and post the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Demographics and the 2020 presidential election

The US presidential elections are taking place this year amid unprecedented social tension, according to some observers. This report provides a historical overview of the interaction between the US local political environment and demographic considerations, and it attempts to foresee the identity of the next president in light of the current tensions that would further draw these considerations into guiding the American electorate.

A glimpse of US foreign policy under President Trump

The last four years have constituted significant diplomatic phenomena and events in the international community. This is due, according to some, to the behavior of the US administration of President Donald Trump towards international actors and its views on dealing with complex issues in the regions of hotbeds of tension. This article provides a summary of the most prominent US foreign policy approaches under Donald Trump.

The Race for the Awaited Vaccine

This article reviews the global efforts aimed at creating a safe and reliable vaccine to control the outbreak of the emerging coronavirus, and discusses the economic, political and security dimensions surrounding the vaccine development process in light of the continued increase in the number of infections around the world and the overburdening of the health system and the economy due to the repercussions of the pandemic.

Azerbaijan-Armenian Escalation: All-out War or Military Skirmishes?

Post-Abe Japan and The Challenges of Foreign Policy

After spending eight years as Prime Minister, Abe’s resignation brings to mind a long era of political instability and weak governments, at a time when Japan needs strong governments to manage its capabilities and face the massive internal and external challenges. Accordingly, this article examines the impact of dynamics of temporary governance and weak governments on Japan foreign policy, especially with regard to the multiple alliances and partnerships after Abe.

Populist Protests: Does the G7 hold the key to addressing the class gap?

G7 countries are witnessing, to varying extents, deep divisions based on wealth distribution and political trends. These divisions have resulted in the emergence of multiple populist movements that call for a radical change in the international economic system logic. Also, the novel "coronavirus" has further disclosed the social and economic implications of these structural imbalances. Hence, what are the potential consequence of class divisions among the G7 countries?