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The Least Bipartisan Republicans In the Senate

The 118th Congress has been historically unproductive and devoid of bipartisanship or major legislation. Since the Republican party won back the House in the 2022 midterms, little has been accomplished. While some Republicans place…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago

The Least Bipartisan Democrats In The Senate

The 118th Congress probably won’t be remembered for bipartisanship or any landmark legislation. Since the Republican party won back the House in the 2022 midterms, little has been accomplished. While some Democrats place a…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago

The Most Bipartisan Republicans In the Senate

Very little legislation has made it through the historically unproductive 118th Congress but there are still officials in both parties willing to reach across the aisle. According to research by the Lugar Center and…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago

The Most Bipartisan Democrats In the Senate

The historically unproductive 118th Congress is beset by partisan bickering and gridlock. Since the Republicans gained the House in the 2022 midterms, few meaningful bills have made it through Congress. Yet there are still…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago

The Least Bipartisan Democrats In The House

The 118th Congress is on course to be one of the least productive in American history. When the Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives in 2022, legislation ground to a halt. Each…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago

The Least Bipartisan Republicans In the House

The 118th Congress is one of the least productive in American history. Few meaningful bills have made it through Congress since the Republicans regained the House of Representatives in the 2022 midterms. The non-profit…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago

The Most Bipartisan Democrats In the House

The 118th Congress is on track to be one of the least productive in American history. Since the Republicans regained the House of Representatives in the 2022 midterms, few meaningful bills have made it through Congress.…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago

The Most Bipartisan Republicans In the House

The 118th Congress is on track to be one of the least productive in American history. Since the Republicans regained the House of Representatives in the 2022 midterms, few meaningful bills have made it…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago

Turkey’s NATO Tensions Are Heating Up

Turkey is a unique member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It has the second-largest standing army in the alliance, a thriving domestic drone industry, and an absolutely crucial geographic position. Turkey is…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago

Why Iceland Keeps Missing Their NATO Target So Badly

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) recently celebrated its 75th year. With the ongoing war in Ukraine, the alliance is as important today as it was in 1949. Defense spending is one of the…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago

The Most Anti-Ukraine Republicans in the House

When the Republicans regained control of the House of Representatives in the 2022 midterms, the flow of American aid to Ukraine ground to a halt. While a substantial number of GOP representatives back Ukraine,…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago

The Most Pro-Ukraine Republicans in the House

The Republicans regained control of the House of Representatives in the 2022 midterms. In a time of great political division, the historically unproductive 118th Congress has struggled to pass meaningful legislation. Four bills providing…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago

These Countries Are Actually Making Good On Their NATO Promises

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) recently celebrated its 75th year. The alliance now boasts 32 nations but not all members contribute equally. To address this discrepancy, NATO members agreed in 2014 to spend…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago

These Countries Are Missing Their NATO Funding By A Mile

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) recently celebrated its 75th year. The alliance now boasts 32 members but not all members contribute equally. To address this discrepancy, NATO members agreed in 2014 to spend…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago

What A Harris Victory Means For Taiwan

Taiwan is unlikely to be much of a factor in the upcoming US presidential election. Domestic concerns will play a much bigger role in choosing the next president. However, whichever candidate the American people…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago

What A Trump Victory Means For Taiwan

Domestic concerns typically dominate American presidential elections but the outcome always has a global effect. Taiwan isn’t likely to feature prominently in any candidate’s campaign speech but it’s an issue that will come up…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago

What A Harris Victory Means For Ukraine

American voters will go to the polls on November 4, 2024, in one of the most consequential presidential elections in modern history. The choice the American public makes in November will have a global…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago

What A Trump Victory Means For Ukraine

On November 5, 2024, American voters will go to the polls in one of the most important presidential elections in modern history. The consequences of the choice the American public makes in November will…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago

East Asia Is Facing A Disaster It Can’t Fix

Fertility rates in the developed world are falling rapidly. For population stability, the broadly accepted figure is 2.1 children per woman. The global fertility rate is just above this figure at 2.3 children per…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago

After The Russian Pact, What Would a War In Korea Would Look Like

The mutual security pact between Russia and North Korea signed in June 2024 came amid heightened geopolitical tensions worldwide. Russia’s war with Ukraine is ongoing, Israel’s conflict in Gaza continues, and China is strengthening…

Michael Muir · 2 years ago