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Our blog features the work of our executive team and general members, writing on topics relating to international security.


Socialists Win, But the Far-Right Lingers: Decoding Portugal’s 2026 Vote
Author: Ami Jin Portugal’s presidential election confirmed the dominance of moderate socialism while revealing enduring far-right currents. António José Seguro, the Socialist Party candidate, won decisively, capturing 66.8% of votes in major urban districts. Seguro celebrated the victory as a collective achievement : “This victory is not mine. It is ours. It belongs to every person who believed and has hope for a better country, for a modern and just Portugal, where we are a
Feb 114 min read


Americans Closely Watch as Adelita Grijalva Battle for Her Seat in Congress Against Mike Johnson
Author: Alexa Marchetti On Sept. 23, Democrat Adelita Grijalva won the special election in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, gaining 69 percent of the vote over her Republican opponent. On Oct. 14, Arizona’s secretary of state officially certified Grijalva’s election. Despite these formal mandates, House Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to administer the oath of office that would allow her to take her seat in Congress, claiming he will do so only once the House is back i
Nov 9, 20253 min read
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