Energy Geopolitics: Thinking about China’s Defense Spending
Webster’s defines “geopolitics” as: a study of the influence of such factors as geography, economics, and demography on the politics
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New Event: Healthcare Reform and Rhode Island
On Monday, April 30, 2012, the Pell Center for International Relations will host a half-day conference on the state of
Read MoreDennis Weichel: American Hero
Specialist Dennis Weichel of the Rhode Island National Guard is an American Hero. He deployed to Afghanistan to fight the
Read MoreEnergy, Iran, and Cybersecurity: Up-coming events at the Pell Center
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 6:30 PM Energy Geopolitics: Supply, Demand, and U.S. Foreign Policy with William Sweet, Author and
Read MoreQuick Hit: Shadow War between Israel and Iran not so Shadowy
Over the last several years, scientists associated with Iran’s nuclear program have been killed in a series of attacks. According
Read MoreRoundtable: What does American “strength” mean in the 21st century?
The Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy presents its second roundtable for the spring 2012 semester. This roundtable
Read MoreQuick Hit: ‘We the People’ Losing Appeal
I read this story in the New York Times on Monday and found it both fascinating and troubling. “We the
Read MoreOpinion: The Politics of National Interest
The “Halftime in America” ad from Chrysler that I found so compelling angered Karl Rove. Go figure. You could simply
Read MoreQuick Hit: Halftime in America
Forget about the football game last night–I know I’m trying to. The halftime ad from Chrysler with Clint Eastwood was
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