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The distortion of language in politics
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As trial looms, activists unite around raw milk farmer
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Interview with Concrete, hardcore band from New York
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Computer fatigue: The cause and effect of data device burnout
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Message to ourselves: Stop enabling a “do nothing” Congress
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A Word on the National Interest
Only the most important questions of American foreign policy will be discussed here. Controversies guaranteed. What we must consider. What we must understand. What we must do.
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China's Kaesong dilemma
The shutdown of the Kaesong Industrial Complex leaves South Korea unscathed but creates a predicament for China Published 11:15 a.m. May 1, 2013 - Comments
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Give North Korea the silent treatment and talk with China instead
The last thing we want with North Korea is a war of words Published 12:00 p.m. April 25, 2013 - Comments
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How to criticize the War in Iraq
Criticizing the decision to invade Iraq may be harder than you think. Published 11:32 a.m. March 26, 2013 - Comments
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North Korea: The unintended consequences of past mistakes
The policies of the Clinton administration made a nuclear North Korea inevitable Published 9:47 p.m. March 10, 2013 - Comments
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Iranian nukes and military force as a tool of diplomacy
The hypothetical threat of force isn't enough; for diplomacy to work on Iran, the threat of force must be real and believable. Published 8:32 p.m. January 11, 2013 - Comments
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Options other than sanctions to force Iran's nuclear compliance
Sanctions must not be our only option Published 2:47 p.m. January 9, 2013 - Comments
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State of emergency: the banking crisis in Europe
With each passing day, it is becoming more and more apparent that a silent yet inexorable run is taking place against the banks of Europe. Published 4:35 a.m. December 20, 2011 - Comments
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A brief overview of the Arab Spring
The author gives his opinion on the state of things in Egypt, Libya, and Syria and also the curious relationship between Turkey and Iran. Published 10:14 p.m. September 20, 2011 - Comments
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The current state of Atlantic Relations: Part II of II
How a European defense force can be created and why a "directorate" must be formed to lead the effort Published 10:52 a.m. June 22, 2011 - Comments
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The current state of Atlantic relations: Part I of II
Thoughts on Atlantic unity, European unity, and the lessons of the Transatlantic Crisis Published 9:18 a.m. June 13, 2011 - Comments
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Benjamin Ra is a recent graduate of Sciences Po Paris. He writes mainly on foreign policy and is currently residing in South Korea.
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