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When allies ignore allies

The current Middle East crisis demonstrates that American power has not vanished, but rather that dominant powers struggle to enforce their will in a fractured global landscape.

Letter from New York:Birthright

Four days before The United States celebrated July 4, which marks the 250th anniversary of its Independence, the country’s Supreme Court delivered a much anticipated, watershed judgment.

At 250

America’s 250th birthday has naturally prompted reflection on what remains the world’s most consequential republic.

Save or spend, the eternal conundrum

Almost all Indian immigrants who come to the USA become successful in establishing themselves with decent education, professional jobs, comfortable housing, late model cars, etc.

US experiences 4th-hottest summer on record

As Americans sought relief from sweltering temperatures, the summer of 2024 etched its place in history as the fourth-hottest on record for the US, according to a report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Land deals that shaped history

Throughout history, some real estate deals have not just changed borders they have rewritten the course of empires and reshaped global power dynamics. From the icy wilderness of Alaska to the sunny shores of the Caribbean, these legendary land transactions reveal how strategic decisions shaped the world we know today.

Of caps, shoes, tans and red ties…

With Election Day approaching, candidates are courting voters with everything they’ve got: targeted ads, texts, taunts and stump speeches. As a fashion historian, I think an overlooked aspect of electioneering is clothing, which is a silent, powerful way for candidates to tell the American public who they are.