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In the international system, one action can have far reaching consequences, and the intended objectives do not necessarily define the resulting outcomes. The 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq is a perfect example of this occurrence. Originally intended to remove suspected… Continue Reading →

Water is essential for life, and yet, it occupies so little space in the minds of most Americans. I, for one, rarely consider the commodity beyond basic thoughts of hydration. For me, clean water is a given, unlimited access an… Continue Reading →

Franklin, Tennessee is in the South, and yet, it is no longer “the South”. This statement may seem contradictory, so allow me to explain as someone who has lived in the area for the past four years. When Southerners say… Continue Reading →

For the past four years, I have called Franklin, Tennessee home. Its culture and idiosyncrasies have shaped my thinking and my values. In so many ways, although I have lived there for a relatively short time, it is the place… Continue Reading →

Over the past few weeks, I had the opportunity to study economic and social growth in Singapore, a small island city-state in Southeast Asia. As a main focus of the project, I examined their progress toward attaining the United Nations… Continue Reading →

This past Monday, I had the opportunity to attend a talk by Dr. Ian Lustick on his book, Paradigm Lost: From Two-State Solution to One-State Reality. During this presentation, Dr. Lustick reflected on the history of the Israeli- Palestinian conflict… Continue Reading →

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a panel discussion reflecting on the Ukraine-Russia War after one year. The event, hosted by the Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues, began with an examination of current ground conflict as illustrated by… Continue Reading →

In early January of this year, I returned to college a few days early to participate in tour guide training. During that weekend, one information session focused on the idea of inclusivity and belonging. The presentation started with a single… Continue Reading →

Last week, I had the opportunity to virtually meet with students from the American University of Sharjah as part of a class exchange facilitated by the Stevens Initiative. We discussed much, from the purpose of our partnership to future plans… Continue Reading →