During Formula One’s Singapore Grand Prix a few weeks ago, security issues stemming from attacks before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix were addressed by the Saudi Arabian Sports Minister, Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal. For a refresher, in March, Houthi rebels hit an Aramco oil facility that was just 10 kilometers away from the track […]
American Politics: Who Pays for Elections?
Every election cycle, parties discuss election reform as if they have plans to actually do something about it. If we know one thing about American politics, however, it’s that progress is slow and division is intentional. We also know that “democracy” is subjective and only in tact if it benefits one side while screwing the […]
Formula One and its Close Connection to Geopolitics Requires Strategic Safety Escalation
While the Avant Ivy is heavy on Formula One, I majored in government and therefore, I will always try to make connections to politics when appropriate. With that said, a lot of thought has gone into how government impacts Formula One, and vice versa. From direct national security threats as a result of war, to […]
Primary Elections: Why They Matter
Primary elections play a significant role in shaping how ballots will look in general elections, so to improve turnout, it’s important that voters understand the consequences of ignoring them. American elections have always been a highly charged and questionable (but unavoidable) topic and sector. Unfortunately, it’s an industry that few understand, and while chasing partisan […]
American Fashion Brands: Why have we let them fail?
When I was a child, my late father had the entire Polo Ralph Lauren spectrum of Polo shirts in his closet. The only other items he wore, were custom suits, cotton shorts, and sneakers–New Balance, to be specific. He liked what he liked, and if it wasn’t by an American fashion designer or company, he […]