Author: Tristin Black

Tristin Black is a senior at the University of Louisville pursuing a BA in Political Science alongside a minor in Pan-African Studies. He is the Managing Editor of the Louisville Political Review. Tristin is an aspiring Foreign Service Officer and plans to work at the U.S. State Department after graduation. His interests include U.S foreign policy, Southeast Asian Affairs, Black history and liberation, environmental conservation, and democratization.
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Shuttle Diplomacy is Not Enough to Solve the Crisis in Gaza

Since the Hamas attack on October 7th that killed 1200 Israelis, over 11,000 Palestinians have been killed in the ensuing counter strike. Heartbreaking images of death and destruction have sent shockwaves around the globe. This article examines how a lack of U.S. ambassadors in the region has constrained the United States’ ability to conduct effective diplomacy and secure humanitarian concessions. Continue reading Shuttle Diplomacy is Not Enough to Solve the Crisis in Gaza

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Black History Month

The Life & Legacy of Ralph Bunche

Introduction Ralph Bunche was a man of many firsts. The first Black valedictorian at UCLA. The first Black American to earn a Ph.D. in political science. And the first Black recipient of the Nobel Prize.  While impressive, the accolades of the man known as the “Father of Peacekeeping” pale in comparison to the impact he had on the world. As an architect of the United … Continue reading The Life & Legacy of Ralph Bunche

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The Dual-Threat of Election Denialism and Domestic Extremism

The “Big Lie” was on the Ballot in the 2022 Midterms In light of former President Donald Trump’s false claim that he lost the 2020 presidential election due to widespread voter fraud, election denialism became a rallying cry for Republicans in the 2022 midterm elections. Research from the Brookings Institution found that 345 Republican candidates embraced Trump’s assertion that the 2020 election was stolen and … Continue reading The Dual-Threat of Election Denialism and Domestic Extremism

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Why the U.S. Should Continue Investing in a Ukrainian Victory

When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine in February of this year, the international community was swift to condemn his premeditated war of aggression. Nine months later, however, much of the initial support for Ukraine has waned. Despite making significant inroads militarily, a Ukrainian victory is still far from guaranteed. Many observers attribute Ukraine’s success to the historic levels of military aid … Continue reading Why the U.S. Should Continue Investing in a Ukrainian Victory

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