I look at the extensive history of United States foreign interventions through William Blum's research and contrast it with The Economist's perspective on why the US should continue engaging in global affairs despite past meddling.
I highlight the early 2000s legal double standard where US tech companies avoided foreign regulations, such as French law, while the US government asserted its power to prosecute foreign nationals for their online activities.
I observed that The Economist redesigned its website to mimic the layout of a physical newspaper, capturing a moment in 2001 when major publications transitioned their print aesthetics to the digital web.
Access the United States federal budget documents online through the Government Printing Office. This resource provides official fiscal data, economic reports, and budget projections directly from the historical digital archives of the US government.
I explored the Economist Style Guide and found its advice on inverted commas and brackets particularly insightful. It’s a great resource for anyone looking to refine their punctuation and maintain editorial clarity in professional writing.
I've confirmed that all my friends and fellow alumni from IIMB, IITM, and VM currently in the United States are safe following the September 11 attacks, providing a brief status update for our community.