Noah Zerbe
I'm a professor of politics at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt in beautiful northern California. I teach a variety of courses in international relations, political economy, American and global politics.

The Bandung Conference: How 29 Nations Defied Superpowers & Changed Global Politics

Leaked War Plans and Hegemonic Stability: What the Yemen Airstrikes Reveal About U.S. Power

Why Did the U.S. Shut Down USAID? | Hard Power, Soft Power, and the Future of U.S. Foreign Aid

France’s Nuclear Umbrella: Can Macron Save Europe’s Security Without the US?

Global Trade War 2025: How Trump’s Tariffs o Could Reshape the Global Economy

Africa's Race for Space: Technological Sovereignty or New Cold War?

De-Risking and Reshoring: Is This the End of Globalization as We Know It?

How to Build Strong Relationships with Your Professors (And Why It Matters!)

Why Place Names Matter: The Global Battle Over Renaming Countries & Cities

The Birthright Citizenship Debate: What It Means for the US & the World

Should You Get a Minor in College? Choosing the Right One for YOU!

Is the US Dollar Losing Its Global Power? The Rise of De-Dollarization Explained

Imposter Syndrome in College: Why You Feel Like a Fraud (And How to Overcome It!)

The Yalta Conference -- 80 Years Later: Shaping the Modern World Order

How to Choose the Perfect College Major (Without the Stress!)

Why the U.S. Is Leaving the WHO: Global Health, Great Power Rivalry, and China’s Growing Role

Study Abroad 101: How to Plan Your Life-Changing Global Adventure

Tuvalu’s Bold Fight for Sovereignty: A Sinking Nation’s Revolutionary Strategy

Staying Positive While Studying Tough Topics: Self-Care Tips for Students

China’s Manufacturing Supremacy: Implications for Global Power and Economics

Mastering Online Classes: Tips for College Success

Territorial Ambitions: Sovereignty, Self-Determination, and Trump’s Greenland Proposal

How to Ask for Letters of Recommendation (and Get Amazing Ones!)

Why You NEED to Use Office Hours: Unlocking Success in College

Tariffs Explained: How Trade Policies Shape Global Economics

Will UN Security Council Reform Finally Happen? The Push for Change

Is the BRICS Alliance About to Topple the Dollar? A New Global Currency Explained

China’s $2 Billion Bond Sale in Saudi Arabia: A Challenge to US Dollar Dominance?

Understanding Food Security, Justice, and Sovereignty Through the Lens of Hurricane Katrina

How the Black Panther Party Shaped America's School Breakfast Program