Special Report
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Conversations with a Settler Colonialism Scholar
A reporter reached out to Dr. Phil Henderson to get a more nuanced view on the impacts of settler colonialism in the United States.
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PF Topic Analysis: China’s International Mining on the Global Playscape
China dominates the natural resource extraction industry. Audrey Han provides aff and neg argument ideas for the Jan/Feb PF topic.
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Analysis: Beyond the Plan: How Kritiks Are Transforming Debate
Bryan Gu explains the history of kritiks and analyzes their impact on policy debate today.
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The 28 Point Plan for Ukraine
Two of Trump’s foreign policy advisors, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, recently revealed a 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine, spanning from de-escalation to reconstruction. Blake McFalls summarizes all 28 points.
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PF Topic Analysis: The War Between Cybersecurity and National Security
The new PF November/December topic is a matter of balancing message security and encryption with the growing need for national security. Audrey Han provides a topic analysis for the affirmative & negative sides of the resolution.
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One Big Beautiful Bill: The Complete Receipt
On July 4th, 2025, at 5:46 PM EST, Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)” Act. It is an incredibly sweeping piece of legislation, at over 940 pages long. Red Folder Staff provide in-depth analysis of every single section of the OBBB.
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Iran, Israel, and the Future of the Middle East
The United States’ strikes on Iran defied international expectation and raised worries about a wider regional war with the potential to destroy millions of lives, in the Middle East and beyond. Read our writers’ analysis on what happened, why it happened, and what’s likely to…
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Trump’s Executive Orders: Yay or Nay?
Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump was known for his sweeping executive actions. Now, as he returns to office, he has wasted no time in issuing a new wave of executive orders that reignite debates on constitutional limits, national security, and social reform. Azzy Xiang and…
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Canada After Nine Years
After nearly a decade as Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau has finally stepped down as the Liberal Party leader. Read Andy’s analysis and learn everything there is to know about current Canadian politics.
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2024 Election Result: A Special Report
Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House after a triumphant, yet divisive, presidential campaign. Read our writers’ analysis about what’s next for the Democratic Party, America, and of course, Donald Trump himself.
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Coverage of the Convention: What Happened at the DNC
Read the first on-site report which the Red Folder has ever published, written by Operations Director CJ Getting about the events of the Democratic National Convention.
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Mulling Over Maduro’s Machinations
Read about the turmoil in Venezuela following their recent presidential elections. See what Daniel’s recommendations are for the international community, based off extensive research and countless political experts’ input and testimony.
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Biden’s Eulogy, Harris’s Entrance
In a shocking twist in the 2024 US Presidential election, President Joe Biden has withdrawn as the Democratic candidate? Who will replace him? What is the future of the Democratic Party? Read our staff writers’ analysis about it here.
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Flour Throwers and Election Holders
French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call snap elections in the country could have massive shockwaves throughout French politics, and the EU as a whole. Read about the July election implications here.
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One of the Deadliest Conflicts in the World: Myanmar
Read about the conflict in Myanmar that the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project has dubbed the most violent conflict in the world that shows no signs of abatement.
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El Salvador’s Two-Year Temporary Emergency Order
One of the most controversial and important countries in the Americas: El Salvador. Read guest writer C.J. Getting’s masterful explanation on the country’s response to gang violence.
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Meet the Balkans: A Fun-Sized Russia and Ukraine
The Balkans are but a small region of the world, yet are exceedingly important (and complicated) politically. Here’s a breakdown of the conflict between Kosovo and Republika Srpska, as well as wider tensions in the region.
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The Forgotten African War
For nearly the past year, the outbreak of another violent civil war in Sudan has wreaked havoc on the country and its people. Here’s all you need to know about the conflict and its decades-long history.