Week of April 24th

Domestic 

With Donald Trump's executive order "Buy American, Hire American" signed last week, what is the future of the guest worker visa program, and how will that affect the U.S. economy? 

As SCOTUS hears arguments in Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Comer, how does Gorsuch's first week hearing a separation of Church and State case speak to the concerns of progressives in the United States? 

Does the outcome of the special election in the 6th Congressional district of Georgia portend doom for Trump in the 2018 midterms?

Are democrats justified in refusing to work on tax reform until President Trump releases his tax returns and outlines his business interests?

Did the change to North Carolina's House Bill 2 go far enough in protecting the rights of transgender Americans?

International 

Will the snap elections Prime Minister May is calling for in June help her quest towards Brexit or hinder it? 

In light of North Korea's recent provocations, is China's relationship with them being strained to the breaking point?

Should the international community accept the outcome of Turkey's referendum on increasing presidential powers?

Does the fact that Ivanka Trump had multiple trademarks approved in China the day she met with President Xi constitute reason for concern?

This week's Triad

How should the Central Republic of Africa, Niger, and South Sudan be working together to help combat the education epidemic that is effecting over 25 million children world wide? 

Week of April 17th

Domestic

How does the State of New York joining the ranks of states offering free college tuition speak to the growing need for education reform in the United States? 

What does the rash of long-held republican seats being up for grabs spell for the future of the GOP? 

How does the GOP characterization of the ACA as 'on the verge of collapse' speak to the future of Health Care in the United States? 

International 

How does the prospect of Canada's interest in breaking international drug law through it's draft of the Cannabis Act reflect a shift in international opinion on Marijuana? 

What does the discovery of work camps currently in operation mean for the future of the LBGT movement in Europe and beyond? 

How does the Turkish Defense Minister's visit to the White House to meet with Secretary Mattis going to affect the war on ISIS? 

This weeks' Triad 

As Vice President Pence meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, what do his words of "the Era of Strategic Patience is Over" mean for the future of the North Korean Nuclear programs? 

Week of April 10th

Domestic

Does the attack on Syria indicate a shift in American foreign policy? 

How are the protests regarding President Trump's deportation policy in the Southern United States going to affect public opinion regarding immigration reform?

As reports of in-fighting among White House factions grows, how will the reported meeting between Kushner and Bannon at Mar-a-lago this weekend at President Trump's behest affect the productivity of the Trump agenda? 

How will the California Supreme Court's decision to uphold the 745 ruling on requiring the purchase of solar credits by companies exceeding their pollution output going to affect the environmentalist movement in the United States? 

International 

What does Ethiopia's entrance into the Space Race mean for the established space programs of South Africa and Nigeria? 

Is President Abdul Fahd's reaction to the attack on his country a measured and effective response?

What affect does the Malaysian report of 18 Rhino horns being smuggled from Mozambique going to have on public opinion regarding pouching and the international response? 

This Week's Triad

As China and South Korea pull together to discuss sanctions regarding North Korea's recent missile launch, how will the balance of power shift in Asia?