Iran is one of the most disruptive countries to the world order today. Its leaders would like to shake up the power structures of the Middle East to become the predominant regional power. And…
JD Vance has kept a rather low profile since the 2024 presidential election. As Vice-President-elect, he will be a heartbeat from the presidency. Should he ascend before the end of Trump’s second term, he…
Certain leaders have had unparalleled devotion from their followers throughout history. Often, these following transcend traditional politics and enter the social realm with a bang. These leaders are often seen as infallible figures, their…
Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US presidential election means he is the first president to serve two non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland. Domestic economic concerns were the most important factor in his surprisingly…
The Ottoman Empire was one of the largest and longest-lived empires in southeastern Europe and the Middle East. It can only really be compared to the Roman Empire, which it replaced when it conquered…
Although foreign aid is a comparatively small portion of the federal budget, it tends to receive outsized scrutiny by the public. Many people think of it as throwing money away. The fact of the…
24/7 Insights The U.S. Peace Corps uses emergency response and work in developming countreis to improve the perception of the U.S. It is entirely run by volunteers. Download our free report on the two…
24/7 Wall St. Insights Ulysses S. Grant was an American hero coming out of the Civil War. His administration was corrupted across various cabinet departments. Grant has ultimately been remembered as the most corrupt…
Hindsight is 20/20, they say. We can all think of things in our lives that might have turned out much better if we had made different choices. The same is true of geopolitics. More…
Americans have an intense sense of independence, generally feeling like the rest of the world needs us more than we need them. However, other countries have assisted the United States significantly at different times…
24/7 Insights The national debt is something many people think they know. Most Americans can’t answer some simple questions about the national debt. The national debt is a major national issue that deserves more…
24/7 Wall St. Insights Minimum wage often sets the bare minimum for pay in a country. Minimum wage, including in the United States, is not enough to survive on. Download our free report on…
The Vice President of the United States stands a roughly one in three chance of becoming president. Though it is statistically the most dangerous occupation in the world, it has been over sixty years…
24/7 Insights The total annual budget of the United States runs into the trillions. Surprisingly, national defense isn’t the biggest money spender. Social Security accounts for the most sizable piece of the budget pie. …
While in office, the Vice President of the United States is but a heartbeat or resignation from the top job. Nine of the fifteen vice presidents who ascended to the presidency succeeded the president…
