7 April 2026 Debate Brief
Read a PF analysis about the implications of President Trump’s continued escalation in Iran on America’s ability to maintain the current global order. In CX, read about ways the Trump administration has changed America’s Arctic approach in the past year.
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Analysis: U.S Arctic Policymaking Under President Donald Trump and How it Affects Debates
Ever since Donald Trump was sworn into the Oval Office, he has made dramatic shifts in U.S. posture towards the arctic. As he has taken multiple executive actions, the arctic’s geopolitics and regional development have adapted alongside them.
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Analysis: The Impacts of Presidential Unilateralism on US Power Projection and Reliability
Trump’s erratic policy decisions and statements have driven deep wedges between allies, attracted criticism from leaders around the world, and eroded the moral authority of the US. The negative consequences of his words and actions stem from an abuse of power in the form of…