Senator Richard Lugar personified an era when US senators such as “Scoop” Jackson, Howard Baker and Pat Moynihan worked across party lines and were true global statesmen. Lugar had been an effective mayor of Indianapolis, and brought a practical approach to everything he did — including foreign policy. His goal was always to figure out what was in America’s national interests, not his own or his political party. Through his work in Central America, Asia, Europe and his nuclear proliferation initiative with Senator Sam Nunn, he worked tirelessly for a more secure and prosperous world. Senator Lugar was a...

Happy weekend, Meridian Readers! We know it’s tempting to lay in bed on Sundays and completely ignore the outside world — but look at you! You’re here engaging with current events that involve the whole globe, and we’re proud of you for that. You deserve another cup of joe. Without further ado, here are the top three takeaways from the international new cycle this week.  What I Would Tell My Younger Self… Advice from Entrepreneurs Publication: Global Policy | By Will Szabo “If I could just go back, knowing what I know now, I’d do everything different,” is something...

Happy Sunday, Meridian Readers! We hope your weekend has been relaxing, rejuvenating and maybe even a little fun. It’s week two of #MeridianReads and we’ve compiled everything you’ll need to know to ace your Monday morning small talk. Grab a coffee, grab a seat and check out this week’s must-knows. High-Level US Visits to Taiwan Mark 40 Years of Unofficial Ties Publication: The Diplomat | By Nick Aspinwall Taiwan Officials say the country will continue to welcome officials from the United States to the island as the two countries commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA),...