Interdisciplinary Essays on World Issues – Articles

View Articles Security fears matter. Israel fears Iranian nuclear and missile capabilities; Iran fears attacks by Israel and the United States. The United States also identifies Iranian missiles and other military capabilities as threats. On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran; Iran retaliated, and the confrontation expanded beyond nuclear

Can many seemingly separate world problems be traced to a few powerful underlying conditions? This article examines American global primacy as one possible source of interconnected international tensions.

What might happen if the United States replaced its pursuit of global primacy with greater international cooperation? This article explores the possible consequences for international relations, security, and the United States itself.

Recognizing the benefits of a different American foreign policy is one thing. Bringing about that change is another. This article examines the political, corporate, and institutional interests that must be addressed to turn possibilities into practical change.