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October 7, 2021

Compared to What? A New Strategic Rorschach

There is a reason that Alexander Hamilton was known for both economic and foreign policy; the two are connected by a common question: Compared to what? Thomas Sowell has popularized thinking of “compared to what?” as the fundamental economic Rorschach because it prompts people to think about trade-offs.  All too often in economic policy discussions,...

High Stakes in the Philippines’ Presidential Elections

Presidential elections next May in the Philippines could prove pivotal to both the country’s democracy and alliance with the United States. By extension, the election could influence President Biden’s foreign policy goals of strengthening human rights and countering China’s great power ambitions. Incumbent President Rodrigo Duterte has decided not to seek the vice presidency, giving...