When Authority Undermines Literacy: A Case Study of Public Grammar, Political Power, and Institutional Response

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By Professor Habib Al-Badawi Abstract Purpose: This study investigates how grammatical errors in official communications from educational authorities impact their perceived legitimacy and credibility. Specifically, it examines the May 2025 case of U.S. Education Secretary McMahon’s grammatically flawed letter to Harvard University threatening federal funding withdrawal and analyzes the resulting public discourse and institutional responses. …

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Navigating the Arctic: A Geostrategic Frontier for the U.S., Japan, and Partners

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By Diksha Bharti The past decade saw the rapid conversion of the Arctic into a hitherto unknown polar region mainly renowned for its science experiments and polar journeys but today turned into an arena for increased geostrategic competition. While ice keeps melting at a shocking rate, a new geopolitical reality is unfolding, one in which …

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From Reciprocity to Retaliation: The Trump Doctrine and the Transformation of U.S. Trade Policy in a Fragmented Global Order

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Habib Badawi, Mohamed Hani, Ouahiba Louahab Introduction The return of Donald Trump to the presidency in 2024 marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of U.S. trade policy and global economic governance. Far from representing a mere continuation of his first term’s approach, Trump’s second administration has catalyzed a profound transformation in America’s engagement with the …

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Weaponizing Trade: Trump’s Tariff Tantrum and the Collapse of International Economic Order

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By Professor Habib Al-Badawi, Mohamed Hani, Ouahiba Louahab As we enter the mid-2020s, the global economic landscape bears little resemblance to the optimistic visions of liberal internationalism that dominated the immediate post-Cold War era. The promise of an integrated global economy—characterized by falling barriers to trade, harmonized regulatory frameworks, and mutual prosperity through comparative advantage—has …

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SignalGate: A Comprehensive Analysis of Digital Communication Vulnerabilities

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By Habib Al-Badawi The digital epoch has rendered obsolete the Westphalian paradigm of territorial security, replacing physical fortifications with decentralized networks that simultaneously empower and imperil state actors. The SignalGate breach—a catastrophic failure in which senior U.S. officials utilized the Signal messaging platform to coordinate classified operations, only to have their communications intercepted by Russia’s …

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Shutdown or Showdown?: Trump’s Governance Crisis and the Battle for Institutional Power

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By Habib Al-Badawi The return of Donald Trump to the presidency in 2024 has ushered in an era of unprecedented turbulence within American governance. As Howell and Moe (2020) articulate, this phenomenon represents a uniquely potent confluence of presidential populism and institutional polarization, creating what they term a “populist presidency unbound.” At the heart of …

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The US Federal Government Running Like A Corporation:  Transformation of Democratic Governance in the Corporate Age

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By Prof. Habib Badawi ( [email protected] ) Mr. Abed Mougharbel ([email protected] ) Introduction The reimagining of the US federal government through corporate paradigms represents one of the most significant transformations in American public administration since the Progressive Era. This shift extends beyond mere operational efficiency to encompass fundamental changes in organizational structure, stakeholder relationships, and democratic …

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The Economic and Geopolitical Implications of Trump’s Tariff Policies: A Multinational Perspective

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By Habib Al-Badawi Introduction The resurgence of protectionist trade policies under President Donald J. Trump’s renewed term marks a pivotal shift in global economic relations. As Rodrik (2018) presciently argued in Straight Talk on Trade, the tension between economic nationalism and global integration has become a defining feature of contemporary international relations. Trump’s characterization of …

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Historic 11th Century Inscription Unearthed in Prayagraj: Sheds New Light on Rama Worship and Rama-Navami Celebrations

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Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh – In a landmark discovery for Indian archaeology and cultural history, a team led by archaeologist Shri Rudra Vikrama Srivastava has uncovered the oldest known praśasti (eulogistic inscription) dedicated to Lord Rama at the historic Garhwa Fort in Prayagraj. Dated to 1096 CE (Vikram Samvat 1152), this 11th-century inscription, commissioned by Chandela …

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Colombia Rising: Defiance and Dignity in the Face of Trumpism

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By Habib-Al Badawi Introduction: A New Chapter in Latin American Resistance In the annals of Latin American history, few moments have captured the essence of regional resistance quite like Colombia’s defiance of American hegemony during Donald Trump’s second administration. This pivotal period marks not merely a diplomatic dispute between nations but rather represents a fundamental …

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