JOURNAL
An infrequently updated collection of essays, musings, opinions, and trivial observations…
TO REVIVE A HAWAIIAN NATION: On Deoccupation and Decolonization
If a post-American Hawaiian nation is ever meant to be, true self-determination will rely on both the legal freedom to govern without foreign interference, and the cultural and economic strength to build a healthy and self-sustaining society.
NA HOPENA O KE KAUA: A New Era of American War, International Instability & Hawaii’s Economy
Recent conflicts around the world - but particularly escalations in Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran - have triggered unprecedented political and economic effects which may possibly impact Hawai’i in ways we can’t yet foresee accurately - but must prepare for, regardless.
RIPPLE EFFECT: Federal Tariffs & Hawaii's Future
Hawaii’s dependence on imports and tourism to support its overall economy has worsened and deepened. These worsening dependencies are precisely why she is particularly vulnerable to shifts in federal trade policy.