By Sophia Dotterweich ’27 Christian doctrine has long been used in order to justify certain political beliefs, acting as both a legitimator and sanctifier to political parties and ideologies throughout history. From the Divine Right of Kings in medieval Europe to the Manifest Destiny doctrine in the Antebellum South, Christian-backed rhetoric has always served religious … Continue reading "‘Gotcha Liberalism’ Fails: Why Christian Nationalists Don’t Care About Your Bible Verses"| Ike’s Anvil
A personal reflection after spending fall 2024 at Lancaster University with support from the Eisenhower/Conrad N. Hilton Scholarship. By Andrew Luu ’26 Lancaster University is a leading research institution that offers a wide range of specialized STEM courses. It provides an excellent opportunity for STEM majors from liberal arts colleges like Gettysburg to explore disciplines … Continue reading "Reflection: Studying STEM in the UK vs. US"| Ike’s Anvil
By Connor Joyce ’25 The character of warfare in the 21st century is rapidly evolving. The next 75 years will increasingly look beyond the traditional battlefield and toward more complex domains, including the Arctic and outer space. At the nexus of America’s military and intelligence dominance is the space domain. Utilized for strategic surveillance and … Continue reading "Astropolitics in the 21st Century: Blitzkrieg and Artificial Intelligence"| Ike’s Anvil
By John Austin and Meriem Hamioui ’25 In a little over one year, America celebrates its 250th birthday. Donald Trump just narrowly won the Presidency on an America First platform, with top aides like Stephen Miller saying, “America is for Americans only.” We write together, as both of us are potentially as American as apple … Continue reading "Who is America For? "| Ike’s Anvil
By Chloe Kot ’25 The Gettysburg College Model United Nations and International Affairs Association, with the Political Science Department and Things Ukrainian at Gettysburg, recently hosted Vassilis Coutifaris, a Senior Officer at the European Union delegation to the United States. Coutifaris discussed the political economy connecting Europe and the U.S. With global events like the … Continue reading "Why Pennsylvanians Should Care About Europe’s Economy "| Ike’s Anvil
By Connor Joyce ’25 As the world grapples with a “super year for elections,” with the potentially “co-belligerent” convergence of Russia and North Korean forces in Ukraine and with conflict in the Middle East, it is essential for the United States to increase its preparedness towards emerging threats to national security. One pivotal issue is … Continue reading "Icebergs in National Security: The Geopolitical Impact of Climate Change in the Arctic"| Ike’s Anvil
By Sophia Meyer ’24 The perception of the United States as a net positive influence abroad was recorded at 22% in 2024 by the Democracy Perception Index, a 5% decline from the 27% recorded in 2023. This hit to America’s international reputation has been driven primarily by a decline in opinion from countries in the … Continue reading "Winning Hearts, Not Wars: The Case for Soft Power as America’s Image Fix "| Ike’s Anvil
By Meriem Hamioui ’25 Last summer, I had the privilege of interning at the Council on Foreign Relations and the American Task Force on Lebanon, where I acquired valuable experience in the fields of policy and diplomacy. In these roles, I developed a deeper understanding of U.S. foreign policy and refined my professional skills as … Continue reading "Reflections on a Summer in Washington: Insights in U.S. Foreign Policy and Diplomacy"| Ike’s Anvil
By Vincent DiFonzo ’25, Managing Editor Russia Today is an English-language Russian state-owned media outlet widely known for its biased reporting and spread of misinformation in order to def…| Ike's Anvil
By 2024-25 EI Global Focus Students Oman is a country of about five million people located in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula. Bordering Yemen, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, wi…| Ike's Anvil
