I'm a professor of politics at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt in beautiful northern California. I teach a variety of courses in international relations, political economy, American and global politics.

The Bandung Conference: How 29 Nations Defied Superpowers & Changed Global Politics
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The Bandung Conference: How 29 Nations Defied Superpowers & Changed Global Politics
Leaked War Plans and Hegemonic Stability: What the Yemen Airstrikes Reveal About U.S. Power
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Leaked War Plans and Hegemonic Stability: What the Yemen Airstrikes Reveal About U.S. Power
Why Did the U.S. Shut Down USAID? | Hard Power, Soft Power, and the Future of U.S. Foreign Aid
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Why Did the U.S. Shut Down USAID? | Hard Power, Soft Power, and the Future of U.S. Foreign Aid
France’s Nuclear Umbrella: Can Macron Save Europe’s Security Without the US?
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France’s Nuclear Umbrella: Can Macron Save Europe’s Security Without the US?
Global Trade War 2025: How Trump’s Tariffs o Could Reshape the Global Economy
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Global Trade War 2025: How Trump’s Tariffs o Could Reshape the Global Economy
Africa's Race for Space: Technological Sovereignty or New Cold War?
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Africa's Race for Space: Technological Sovereignty or New Cold War?
De-Risking and Reshoring: Is This the End of Globalization as We Know It?
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De-Risking and Reshoring: Is This the End of Globalization as We Know It?
How to Build Strong Relationships with Your Professors (And Why It Matters!)
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How to Build Strong Relationships with Your Professors (And Why It Matters!)
Why Place Names Matter: The Global Battle Over Renaming Countries & Cities
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Why Place Names Matter: The Global Battle Over Renaming Countries & Cities
The Birthright Citizenship Debate: What It Means for the US & the World
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The Birthright Citizenship Debate: What It Means for the US & the World
Should You Get a Minor in College? Choosing the Right One for YOU!
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Should You Get a Minor in College? Choosing the Right One for YOU!
Is the US Dollar Losing Its Global Power? The Rise of De-Dollarization Explained
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Is the US Dollar Losing Its Global Power? The Rise of De-Dollarization Explained
Imposter Syndrome in College: Why You Feel Like a Fraud (And How to Overcome It!)
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Imposter Syndrome in College: Why You Feel Like a Fraud (And How to Overcome It!)
The Yalta Conference -- 80 Years Later: Shaping the Modern World Order
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The Yalta Conference -- 80 Years Later: Shaping the Modern World Order
How to Choose the Perfect College Major (Without the Stress!)
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How to Choose the Perfect College Major (Without the Stress!)
Why the U.S. Is Leaving the WHO: Global Health, Great Power Rivalry, and China’s Growing Role
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Why the U.S. Is Leaving the WHO: Global Health, Great Power Rivalry, and China’s Growing Role
Study Abroad 101: How to Plan Your Life-Changing Global Adventure
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Study Abroad 101: How to Plan Your Life-Changing Global Adventure
Tuvalu’s Bold Fight for Sovereignty: A Sinking Nation’s Revolutionary Strategy
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Tuvalu’s Bold Fight for Sovereignty: A Sinking Nation’s Revolutionary Strategy
Staying Positive While Studying Tough Topics: Self-Care Tips for Students
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Staying Positive While Studying Tough Topics: Self-Care Tips for Students
China’s Manufacturing Supremacy: Implications for Global Power and Economics
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China’s Manufacturing Supremacy: Implications for Global Power and Economics
Mastering Online Classes: Tips for College Success
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Mastering Online Classes: Tips for College Success
Territorial Ambitions: Sovereignty, Self-Determination, and Trump’s Greenland Proposal
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Territorial Ambitions: Sovereignty, Self-Determination, and Trump’s Greenland Proposal
How to Ask for Letters of Recommendation (and Get Amazing Ones!)
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How to Ask for Letters of Recommendation (and Get Amazing Ones!)
Why You NEED to Use Office Hours: Unlocking Success in College
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Why You NEED to Use Office Hours: Unlocking Success in College
Tariffs Explained: How Trade Policies Shape Global Economics
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Tariffs Explained: How Trade Policies Shape Global Economics
Will UN Security Council Reform Finally Happen? The Push for Change
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Will UN Security Council Reform Finally Happen? The Push for Change
Is the BRICS Alliance About to Topple the Dollar? A New Global Currency Explained
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Is the BRICS Alliance About to Topple the Dollar? A New Global Currency Explained
China’s $2 Billion Bond Sale in Saudi Arabia: A Challenge to US Dollar Dominance?
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China’s $2 Billion Bond Sale in Saudi Arabia: A Challenge to US Dollar Dominance?
Understanding Food Security, Justice, and Sovereignty Through the Lens of Hurricane Katrina
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Understanding Food Security, Justice, and Sovereignty Through the Lens of Hurricane Katrina
How the Black Panther Party Shaped America's School Breakfast Program
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How the Black Panther Party Shaped America's School Breakfast Program