All 60 Alaska legislators were asked if they’re getting vaccinated. Here’s what they said.
31 March Written by Nat Herz Across the country, experts are warning a sharp ideological divide over COVID-19 vaccinations could hurt the nation’s push toward herd immunity, with mistrust in government and the media fueling political conservatives’ objections to the shots. A vaccination survey of…
Political war over voting rights heats up
30 March Written by Mark Gruenberg State by state and on Capitol Hill, the war in the U.S. over voting rights versus voter suppression is heating up. On the side of voting rights: Congressional Democrats, Democratic President Joe Biden, 83% of the public—including 74% of…
Implications of US’ growing power in global oil politics
29 March Writen by Danial Ika Global oil politics have been relatively unstable ever since the end of World War II. This is because the control over the oil market is crucial in positioning the world powers on the stage of the international political economy….
Turkey’s Asia Anew Initiative provides road map for stronger ties
28 March Written by Nurbanu Kizil Turkey’s Asia Anew Initiative, which seeks to diversify the country’s diplomatic relations, has not only enhanced its ties with the continent but has also established a framework to outline and coordinate institutional mechanisms to further reinforce ties. Ankara’s decision…
With a Possible Boycott of the Olympics by the U.S. in Question, the Politicization of Sports is as Important and Relevant as Ever
27 March Written by Colin Beasor The 2022 Winter Olympic Games, being held in Beijing, China, have drawn ire due to human rights abuses committed by the government against the Uighurs and other ethnic minority groups. This has called into question the possibly of boycotting…
Biden Invites Russia, China to First Global Climate Talks
27 March Written by Ellen Knickmeyer and Seth Borenstein President Joe Biden is including rivals Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China among the invitees to the first big climate talks of his administration, an event the U.S. hopes will help shape, speed…
Alaska lawmakers consider resolution urging federal government to let Alaska cruises bypass Canada
26 March Written by Eric Stone Alaska lawmakers are considering sending a message to the federal government urging it to allow ships to bypass Canada on Alaska cruises this year. Earlier this year, Canadian officials extended the country’s ban on large cruise ships in the…
US Domestic Politics and the Biden Administration’s Global Agenda
25 March Written by Jean Chemnick Newly-inaugurated US President Joe Biden’s proclamation that “America is back” has stirred debate about whether the new administration can effectively restore American global primacy and sustain the liberal international order that was largely abandoned by the administration of Donald…
Russia resumes SPIEF and Eastern Economic Forum as pandemic weakens
24 March Written by Ashley Bell Russia’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) will be held from June 2-5, forum organizer Roscongress told Sputnik, assuring that all the necessary measures to prevent coronavirus spreading will be implemented. The 2020 edition of the forum was canceled…
American overreach in Anchorage points to conflict with China
23 March Written by Hugh White America’s new Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, seemed surprised by the tough talk from his Chinese counterparts when they met in Anchorage last week. He shouldn’t have been, because they were responding in an entirely predictable way to his…
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Overseas fans will be banned from Games to avoid virus risk, say organisers
22 March Written by Marcus Baker Overseas fans will be banned from this summer’s pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics, organisers said Saturday, in a bid to reduce virus risks and convince a sceptical Japanese public the Games will be safe. The unprecedented decision will make the Tokyo…
Biden, Harris Meet With Asian American Community in Atlanta
21 March Written by Susan Milligan PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN AND his vice president, Kamala Harris, had planned a Friday visit to Georgia as a victory lap after winning passage of a massive spending package to provide relief to those hurt by the coronavirus pandemic. Instead,…