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Latest Political Articles
The Robot Dividend: Universal Basic Income in a Post-Labor World
As robots and artificial intelligence replace more human labor, governments may need a new economic model. The Robot Dividend proposes allowing companies to profit from automation while requiring automated labor to contribute toward Universal Basic Income and public prosperity.
Peace Without Humiliation
Ending the Russia-Ukraine War Through Mutual Security, Ukrainian Sovereignty, and Russian Reintegration Executive Summary The extended war between Russia and Ukraine has produced enormous human suffering while failing to create a stable security order for either country. Ukraine continues to defend its sovereignty, political independence, and internationally recognized territory, while Russia maintains that the expansion…
The Iran Conflict
Sovereignty, Security Dilemmas, and the Path From Enemies to Partners Executive Summary The greatest challenge in international diplomacy is not defeating an enemy, but determining whether yesterday’s enemy can become tomorrow’s partner. The conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States represents more than a struggle over nuclear capabilities and regional influence. It represents a…
The Differential Protection Principle
How Unequal Protection Shapes Political Loyalty, Institutional Trust, and Collective Stability Executive Summary Political scientists have long examined why individuals join collective institutions despite the limitations those institutions place on personal freedom. The Herd Cohesion Principle argued that individuals willingly sacrifice some autonomy because membership within a collective provides greater security, stability, and opportunity than…
Food Insecurity
A Distribution Crisis, Not a Scarcity Crisis Executive Summary Food insecurity remains one of the defining political and humanitarian challenges of the twenty-first century. Despite remarkable advances in agriculture, transportation, biotechnology, and global trade, hundreds of millions of people continue to experience chronic hunger while billions more face periods of food insecurity each year. This…
The Free Will Doctrine and International Human Rights
A New Framework for Understanding Rights and Law Introduction The international human rights system is often presented as a collection of universal freedoms that belong to every person simply because they are human. Documents such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights establish principles intended to protect dignity, liberty, and equality across nations. While these…
The Robot Wage Tax: Financing the AI Economy Through Automation Revenue
A Policy Framework for Universal Basic Income, Infrastructure Investment, and Twenty-First Century Fiscal Reform Executive Summary The United States is entering one of the most significant economic transformations in modern history as artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation reshape the relationship between labor, productivity, and wealth creation. For more than a century, the American tax system…
The Enforcement Gap
Rethinking International Law Through Shared Sovereignty Executive Summary The international system has undergone remarkable transformation since the end of the Second World War. Nations have established treaties governing trade, diplomacy, human rights, maritime navigation, aviation, environmental protection, and the conduct of armed conflict. International organizations have expanded cooperation in nearly every area of global affairs,…
