Politics
Opinions on Military Draft and US-Venezuela Oil Deal
University of Pennsylvania professor Jonathan Zimmerman argues for reinstating the military draft, while Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez details a new oil deal with the U.S. The discussions highlight ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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The Hill
Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez on Saturday provided details on her country's new oil deal with the U.S., after President Trump said much of Venezuela's oil reserves will be under "majority U.S. control." "This 25-year bilateral project envisages the development of 17 strategic oilfield
2026-08-30 12:47 UTC
The Hill
University of Pennsylvania professor Jonathan Zimmerman argues that reinstating a military draft would encourage student activism against the ongoing war in Iran and ensure a more equitable distribution of national defense responsibilities.
2026-08-30 13:00 UTC