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  • The Pentagon’s War on Claude
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    The Pentagon’s War on Claude

    By Arvind Salem ’29 — The Department of War’s contract negotiations are normally a routine procedure. Given the fact that these contracts are often extremely lucrative for the company involved and allow the Department of War to operate at a level beyond what its internal capacity is capable of, there’s generally a smooth process for…

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  • The Latest Government Shutdown Is an Economic Headache
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    The Latest Government Shutdown Is an Economic Headache

    By Nason Li ’29 and Emily Villa ’27 — The 2026 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown began in mid-February after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement, primarily due to a partisan dispute over immigration policy—especially funding and oversight of agencies like ICE. Democrats pushed for reforms tied to enforcement practices, while Republicans opposed…

  • War in the Strait: How the Hormuz Crisis Is Shaking Global Energy Markets
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    War in the Strait: How the Hormuz Crisis Is Shaking Global Energy Markets

    By Hector Camaton — Modern geopolitical tensions have evolved with complexity to confront war not just with missiles but also with markets. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow stretch of water south of Iran, is hemorrhaging global energy markets as shipping collapses amid the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran.

  • The Key to Unlocking Affordable Housing in California

    The Key to Unlocking Affordable Housing in California

    By Linara Teruni Gunasekera ’28 –  Californians spend a larger share of their income on rent than the national average, despite living in the richest state economy in the country.  Over the past decade, housing construction has struggled to keep up with economic growth. Since 2011, the Bay Area has added over 500,000 jobs but…