Is global governance fundamentally different from earlier forms of international cooperation? Is it a necessary response to the effects of globalization? Does the U.S. Constitution limit the ways the United States can engage in global governance? The AEI Project on Sovereignty will explore the effects of globalization on international law, institutions and the Constitution. 

Civitas Fellow Vincent Phillip Muñoz is available to discuss the Supreme Court's recent decision on the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools.

In the lead up to the 4th of July, a new study details the views Americans hold about our country, the actions Americans consider patriotic, and opinions on institutions such as the military.

An independent or third-party candidate, whether an ideological one such as George Wallace or a non-ideologue such as John Anderson or Ross Perot, would fall short. But consider three ways a third candidate can affect the outcome of a presidential contest.

In short, Obama hates the pipeline deal because it is both symbolically and concretely an issue that drives a wedge straight through his base and his reelection spin.

While Americans are dissatisfied with current performance, they continue to express strong patriotic sentiments.

In the lead up to the 4th of July, AEI's Karlyn Bowman and Andrew Rugg release a study that details the views Americans hold about our country, the actions Americans consider patriotic, and opinions on institutions such as the military.

The American flag is unusual, both in looks and significance. But as symbol of the nation, it has a meaning and a function beyond what individual citizens make of it.