Perspective Without Borders

Introduction The H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, has been a controversial topic in American policy debates. Some argue that the program benefits the economy by filling labor shortages and driving innovation. Others claim that it suppresses wages, displaces American workers, and undermines domestic education and intellectual development. This essay explores whether the H-1B visa program could contribute to a decline in American intellectual capabilities, analyzing statistical data and expert opinions to assess its broader implications. The H-1B Visa and STEM Workforce Dynamics The U.S. Department of Labor reports that nearly 600,000 foreign workers are employed in the U.S. under the H-1B program at any given time, with most of them concentrated in the technology sector. According to a study by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), the influx ...

Throughout the entire history of the United States of America, there have been a mere 15 years when the nation was not engaged in some form of warfare. These conflicts have varied in scale and scope—ranging from major world wars to regional skirmishes, from battles fought on vast oceans to those waged in small rivers, across arid deserts, through dense jungles, and even in the skies above. The United States has participated in them all. This is not an exaggeration but an undeniable historical fact. It is important to examine these historical realities not as an indictment of the American people, but as an essential exercise in understanding the global impact of the United States from its inception to the present day. A nation’s past informs its present and future, and without acknowledging historical truths, there can be no meaningful progress. Undoubtedly, America holds a dominant position on the global stage. Its economic, military, and cultural influence is unparalleled. However, th...