Isabelle Rodriguez is a political historian and essayist, providing context to current events through the lens of historical precedent. Her nuanced essays explore the long-term forces that shape contemporary political movements and ideologies.
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Serbia's parliament has passed a controversial law to fast-track a luxury real estate project by a U.S. firm linked to Jared Kushner on a historic bombed site.
A controversial 98-year land lease in Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter, covering 25% of its area, has sparked fears of displacement and cultural erasure.
California voters are set to decide on Proposition 50, a measure that could temporarily redraw congressional districts, aiming to counter Texas's recent move and potentially boost Democratic seats. Th
Finland's government has blocked 11 real estate deals involving foreign buyers from Russia, Israel, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, citing risks to national security.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called Gaza a 'real estate bonanza,' revealing that redevelopment plans have been shared with Donald Trump's team.
A new documentary examines the life and political career of Donald Trump, exploring his rise from real estate mogul to the 45th U.S. President.