North America

How has President Bukele's approach to violent crime affected regional crime (and his popularity)? Despite criticism from human rights groups, homicide continue dropping, and Bukele's popularity is soaring. Bukele's "mano dura" approach to violent crime, immigration, and democracy are an inspiration to conservatives across the Americas.

What challenges are being faced by the U.S., Canada, Poland, and Germany with regard to military recruitment? Different political and military pressures have driven many innovative practices but with mixed results. States can learn from each other's responses to military recruitment shortfalls.

How will Biden's offshore oil drilling ban affect U.S. energy policy and global relations? Joe Biden's ban seeks to protect ecosystems and combat climate change but could weaken U.S. energy control, potentially leading to greater reliance on oil imports and altering global energy geopolitics. The ban represents a commitment to environmental leadership but risks diminishing U.S. influence in global energy markets, prompting a reassessment of strategic positions, especially in regions like the Arctic.

While Trudeau's Canada is siding with the West in supporting Ukraine, López Obrador's Mexico tries to stay neutral.

North America faces climate challenges but aims for net-zero emissions via diverse strategies in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

How does the current economic crisis affect the international relations of Cuba? The Cuban regime is facing a major crisis that could potentially undermine its grip on the island. Cuba needs to rely on foreign powers such as Russia to maintain the status quo.

Haiti’s gang violence and instability prompt a Kenya-led, UN-backed mission to restore order.

A Trump re-election has strong foreign policy implications: an insecure NATO, US isolationism, and a reinforced Israel.

The free trade agreements NAFTA and USMCA played relevant but overexaggerated roles in shaping North American economies.

The American blockade of a UN vote on Palestinian statehood highlights different positions on the international stage.

Canada-India diplomatic row strains trade, alliances, and Indo-Pacific strategies amid Sikh separatism accusations.

Melting Arctic ice drives competition; Russia gains, Canada and the U.S. cooperate but clash.

Escalating tensions between the US and Iran-backed Houthi rebels led to military actions and disruptions in the Red Sea region.

International stakes are high as Trump and Harris vie for the 47th presidency in a tight, unpredictable U.S. election.