Foreign Policy and National Security

Defense and Military

• The History of U.S. Federal Funding for Academic Research
• How to Become a Military Officer: ROTC, Academies, and OCS
• Understanding Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA): Your Guide to Housing Abroad
• When Your Country Calls: A Complete Guide to Military Reserve Mobilization
• Visiting Military Bases: Rules and Access for Civilians

Economic Statecraft

• The Differences Between Sanctions and Embargoes
• How America’s National Security Council Shapes China Strategy
• A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for a BIS Export License
• Navigating Global Trade: Understanding Most Favored Nation Status vs. Preferential Trade Status
• Why America’s National Security Council Obsesses Over Microchips

Emerging Issues

• How China, Europe, and De-Dollarization Will Challenge US Leadership
• Why Climate Change Is Now Treated as a National Security Threat
• The Pentagon’s Effort to Balance AI Power and Principles
• Space Debris: America’s Role in Cleaning Up Earth’s Crowded Orbit
• Critical Minerals: US Strategy to Break China’s Supply Chain Dominance

Foreign Policy Process

• When Presidents Bypass the National Security Council: A History of Foreign Policy Disasters
• Why the Senate Doesn’t Confirm the National Security Advisor
• How Think Tanks Shape National Security Decisions
• What the U.S. Department of State Does
• The Vice President’s Seat at the National Security Council

Global Security Challenges

• Finding U.S. Travel Advisories: A Guide
• America’s Pacific Military Plan: Countering China with Allies and Bases
• What is PEPFAR and Why Does It Matter?
• Leaving NATO: Will America Exit Its Oldest Alliance?
• The Iran War No One Wants

Human Rights and Democracy

Human rights and democracy form the cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy, reflecting the nation’s commitment…

• Understanding International Criminal Justice: The ICC vs. Ad Hoc Tribunals
• Why Trump Is Resetting the Relationship with Saudi Arabia

Intelligence

• Why the Senate Doesn’t Confirm the National Security Advisor
• How and Why Information Is Leaked From the White House
• Who Advises the President on Intelligence?
• Decoding the U.S. Security Clearance: Your Guide to the Investigation Process
• How the White House Prepares the President for High-Stakes Phone Calls

International Law

International law shapes how countries interact by establishing rules that cover a wide range of…

• How U.S. Law Works: From Main Street to the Global Stage
• International Law: The Written and Unwritten Rules That Govern Nations
• Understanding U.S. Maritime Zones: Territorial Waters vs. Exclusive Economic Zones
• Who Owns the Moon? A Guide to Space Property Rights
• The Race to Mine Asteroids: Which Country Will Strike Space Gold First?

International Relations

• Understanding Your Passport Costs: A Clear Guide to Fees
• America’s Pacific Military Plan: Countering China with Allies and Bases
• How Japan Is Funding $550 Billion U.S. Manufacturing Push
• Passports and Visas: Understanding the Key U.S. Travel Documents
• A Guide to Participating in U.S. Trade Missions

Public Safety

Public safety involves the coordinated efforts of government agencies to protect people and communities from…

• Steps to Becoming a Certified Weather Spotter
• FEMA Medical and Dental Assistance After Disasters: Coverage Guide
• FEMA Regions: How the US Is Divided for Emergency Response
• How to Replace Lost Documents After a Disaster
• FEMA Application Deadlines After a Disaster