May, 2024 - The Sixteenth Council, Brian Reuben Policy Group

What Does China Really Want in Taiwan?

China's military drills around Taiwan have several strategic aims. They assess China's capability to seize control of the island and maintain a strong presence in the Taiwan Strait, South China Sea, and East China Sea.

Can Trump Win Virginia Again? New Polls Should Worry Biden

A new Roanoke College poll shows President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump tied at 42% in a head-to-head matchup in Virginia. In a five-way race, Biden leads by 2 points. Considering that Biden won Virginia in 2020 by…

Is Biden Campaign Starting to Panic?

The Biden campaign is in a panic over the results in Pennsylvania — and with good reason. The state has the potential to decide the presidential race. If Trump holds all the states he won in 2020, wins the swing states where he is now decisively ahead – Arizona (+4.1 in the RCP average), Georgia (+4.0), and Nevada (+5.3) – and captures Pennsylvania, he will return to the White House.

The Rohingya Catastrophe: A Plight of Persecution and Desperation

There are clear and present risks of a serious expansion of violence as the battle for neighboring Maungdaw town has begun, where the military maintains outposts and where a large Rohingya community lives, including hundreds of displaced Rohingya who moved to town from villages seeking safety

Attempted Coup in the DRC or a Direct Message to the Authority?

Critics argue that the attempted coup was deliberately engineered to send a specific message rather than to overthrow the government. They suggest the involvement of high-ranking officials who might have orchestrated this event to showcase the vulnerability of the state and to warn President Felix Tshisekedi about potential dissent within his ranks.

Is Biden Officials Exploiting The Division Among Israeli War Cabinet Members For Own Goals?

The Biden administration seems to be exploiting the splintered state of Israel’s wartime coalition to accomplish its own objectives: to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from power, to end the war before Israel achieves its crucial goal

How Expanded Iran Sanctions Can Affect Global Politics and Middle East Crisis

Tehran’s actions against Israel in mid-April stretched open the gaping wound that is the Middle East, threatening both a wider conflict across the entire region and a war on two fronts. The war in Gaza has ignited an international response that has erupted everywhere from public parks to university campuses.

Economic Impact of Colonialism and Slavery on Britain

Badenoch's speech has significant implications for ongoing debates about reparations and economic equity. By downplaying the role of colonial exploitation in Britain's economic history, her stance could be used to oppose calls for reparations or compensation for colonial injustices.

The Imminent Political Shift in South Africa

Several opposition parties are poised to challenge the ANC's dominance in the upcoming election. Notably, the Democratic Alliance (DA), the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), ActionSA, and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) are the primary contenders.

How De-Dollarization is Re-Shaping the World

Despite the rising trend of de-dollarisation, the U.S. dollar remains the primary global reserve currency. IMF data indicates it held 58.36% of global reserves in the last quarter of last year, while the renminbi only held 2.7%.

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