In its monthly assessment of the economy, the U.S. Federal Reserve must take into account developments in the war in Iran, such as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, along with the usual domestic factors, including job growth. The decision to keep rates the same in April reflects the tension between the escalating conflict in Iran and the labor market.
Read More“Through history-making in their physical space alone, Roots takes an even more distinct approach to what would already be a complicated attempt at reconciliation. Roots looks to go beyond the general humanization of the “other,” and embraces the harsher and more radical sides to the Israel-Palestine conflict, even if it makes their general mission more complicated. Rabbi Schlesinger explained that in order to achieve true peace you cannot “make people check their identities at the door.” Instead, Roots looks to incorporate all different perspectives of the conflict into their programs.”
Read More“The President specifically identified domestic terrorism as the most urgent national security threat in his national security strategy. The FBI has more than doubled their current domestic terrorism caseload.”
Read More“The decades-long conflict in Yemen has once more reentered the news as Houthi rebels have mounted an attack on a Yemeni military base. The attack is the latest in decades-long instability turned proxy war in the small gulf nation that has involved some of the biggest world powers.”
Read More“Following a withdrawal that many viewed as too hasty and which saw the death of thirteen US servicemen, Biden’s approval rating has dropped to its lowest number since he entered the White House.”
Read More“Amidst negotiations between Iran and the United States over a return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility was attacked, complicating negotiations.”
Read More“Contrasting their wars in 1948 and 1973 to Saudi Arabia’s recent, emerging “soft normalization” of Israel, it’s apparent to the international community that the relationship between these two Middle East powers is changing rapidly. The slow wheels that move geopolitics forward may have arrived at gold: the two enemies are slowly considering indifference towards each other. Or perhaps, as some have even suggested, a mutually beneficial relationship.”
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