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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By Habib Al-Badawi In the labyrinthine world of contemporary geopolitics, few episodes better exemplify the collision between outdated imperial impulses and modern diplomatic realities than the persistent fixation on acquiring Greenland. This seemingly quixotic pursuit, far from being merely an eccentric diplomatic footnote, serves as a powerful lens through which to examine the broader implications …

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By Professor Habib Al-Badawi In an era where geopolitical certainties are increasingly rare, Canada finds itself at a defining crossroads that will test not only its political resilience but the very essence of its sovereign identity. The sudden departure of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, coupled with mounting pressures from the incoming U.S. administration under President-elect …

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