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Full liberation for: Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Iran, Tunisia...
All peoples deserve a liberal democracy that protects their freedom, human rights and pursuit of happiness.
All peoples deserve a liberal democracy that protects their freedom, human rights and pursuit of happiness.
Isn't it like Poland and other CEE countries? That urbanites are cosmopolitan and pro-eu?
December 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Isn't it like Poland and other CEE countries? That urbanites are cosmopolitan and pro-eu?
Why is Islam H. not arrested? And has Spain done anything regarding this daughter? It's also bizarre to me that UAE holds so many criminals from different countries and the West does nothing.
December 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Why is Islam H. not arrested? And has Spain done anything regarding this daughter? It's also bizarre to me that UAE holds so many criminals from different countries and the West does nothing.
See Australia after Bondi beach attack... Ridiculous decision to ban these slogans
December 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
See Australia after Bondi beach attack... Ridiculous decision to ban these slogans
I just noticed you mention this
December 19, 2025 at 10:49 AM
I just noticed you mention this
As Dr Stylite said, Euro bonds for Ukraine is money and an option that didn't exist before, and they still have the russian assets to use in the future.
So if they do use the assets in the future, this was actually a step in the right direction.
Forfeiting russian assets would be hugely unpopular.
So if they do use the assets in the future, this was actually a step in the right direction.
Forfeiting russian assets would be hugely unpopular.
December 19, 2025 at 10:48 AM
As Dr Stylite said, Euro bonds for Ukraine is money and an option that didn't exist before, and they still have the russian assets to use in the future.
So if they do use the assets in the future, this was actually a step in the right direction.
Forfeiting russian assets would be hugely unpopular.
So if they do use the assets in the future, this was actually a step in the right direction.
Forfeiting russian assets would be hugely unpopular.
It surprises me that Erdogan has ,so far, gotten away with it.
Public opinion doesn't seem to be with him.
Public opinion doesn't seem to be with him.
December 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
It surprises me that Erdogan has ,so far, gotten away with it.
Public opinion doesn't seem to be with him.
Public opinion doesn't seem to be with him.
Curious if you'd elaborate! Thx.
December 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Curious if you'd elaborate! Thx.
There has to be an alternative to substack.
December 16, 2025 at 11:10 AM
There has to be an alternative to substack.
Until the US follows international law and institutions things will be dark often like the executions/torture in Afghanistan, Iraq.
USA needs the ICC
USA needs the ICC
December 16, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Until the US follows international law and institutions things will be dark often like the executions/torture in Afghanistan, Iraq.
USA needs the ICC
USA needs the ICC
Something weird about International law not being seen as real for a lot of people, especially military officials in various big countries.
December 16, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Something weird about International law not being seen as real for a lot of people, especially military officials in various big countries.
Well that is in a new republic, because trump fires independent agency heads despite congressional legislation to the contrary, just to name one example.
For Congress to matter then SCOTUS and the rule of law have to be rebuilt.
For Congress to matter then SCOTUS and the rule of law have to be rebuilt.
December 16, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Well that is in a new republic, because trump fires independent agency heads despite congressional legislation to the contrary, just to name one example.
For Congress to matter then SCOTUS and the rule of law have to be rebuilt.
For Congress to matter then SCOTUS and the rule of law have to be rebuilt.
Also you have regular huge swings in public policy, demonstrating an unrepresentative and non-optimal system.
To go from pretty neoliberal black dude to 'somalians are bad' fascist dude.
To go from pretty neoliberal black dude to 'somalians are bad' fascist dude.
December 16, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Also you have regular huge swings in public policy, demonstrating an unrepresentative and non-optimal system.
To go from pretty neoliberal black dude to 'somalians are bad' fascist dude.
To go from pretty neoliberal black dude to 'somalians are bad' fascist dude.
It's been obvious that changing the constitution is too difficult for a very long time.
Also that you cannot legislate based on the will of big majorities, i.e. significantly above 50%.
SCOTUS can just destroy legislation for ideological/partisan reasons - not for constitutional reasons.
Also that you cannot legislate based on the will of big majorities, i.e. significantly above 50%.
SCOTUS can just destroy legislation for ideological/partisan reasons - not for constitutional reasons.
December 16, 2025 at 4:36 AM
It's been obvious that changing the constitution is too difficult for a very long time.
Also that you cannot legislate based on the will of big majorities, i.e. significantly above 50%.
SCOTUS can just destroy legislation for ideological/partisan reasons - not for constitutional reasons.
Also that you cannot legislate based on the will of big majorities, i.e. significantly above 50%.
SCOTUS can just destroy legislation for ideological/partisan reasons - not for constitutional reasons.
I loved this framing:
"assumes that the US can be a terrible ally (…) and yet other countries (…) are going to help"
Thx for sharing.
"assumes that the US can be a terrible ally (…) and yet other countries (…) are going to help"
Thx for sharing.
December 14, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I loved this framing:
"assumes that the US can be a terrible ally (…) and yet other countries (…) are going to help"
Thx for sharing.
"assumes that the US can be a terrible ally (…) and yet other countries (…) are going to help"
Thx for sharing.
He is the head of EU council, not its chief diplomat.
December 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
He is the head of EU council, not its chief diplomat.
How does the judicial decision against the Meloni-Rama asylum plan affect this?
I would also imagine lawsuits might be successful against these bullshit safe countries like Egypt and Tunisia under dictatorships..
I would also imagine lawsuits might be successful against these bullshit safe countries like Egypt and Tunisia under dictatorships..
December 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
How does the judicial decision against the Meloni-Rama asylum plan affect this?
I would also imagine lawsuits might be successful against these bullshit safe countries like Egypt and Tunisia under dictatorships..
I would also imagine lawsuits might be successful against these bullshit safe countries like Egypt and Tunisia under dictatorships..
... how prosperous Europe could be with a stable african Mediterranean for example.
Especially, in this time of democratic decline we need to sow the future of democratic resilience in Europe by promoting African allies who will support that. MoroccoGate is a great example of the problem we face.
Especially, in this time of democratic decline we need to sow the future of democratic resilience in Europe by promoting African allies who will support that. MoroccoGate is a great example of the problem we face.
December 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
... how prosperous Europe could be with a stable african Mediterranean for example.
Especially, in this time of democratic decline we need to sow the future of democratic resilience in Europe by promoting African allies who will support that. MoroccoGate is a great example of the problem we face.
Especially, in this time of democratic decline we need to sow the future of democratic resilience in Europe by promoting African allies who will support that. MoroccoGate is a great example of the problem we face.
Additionally, all of the North African states and their EU migration deals are just so utterly reckless long-term.
A democratic and prosperous Africa would be an incredible ally for Europe to have.
There is a huge economic/demographic potential to our south. I don't see it talked about...
A democratic and prosperous Africa would be an incredible ally for Europe to have.
There is a huge economic/demographic potential to our south. I don't see it talked about...
December 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Additionally, all of the North African states and their EU migration deals are just so utterly reckless long-term.
A democratic and prosperous Africa would be an incredible ally for Europe to have.
There is a huge economic/demographic potential to our south. I don't see it talked about...
A democratic and prosperous Africa would be an incredible ally for Europe to have.
There is a huge economic/demographic potential to our south. I don't see it talked about...
Focusing on the Navy?
December 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Focusing on the Navy?
...of its neocolonial reputation. It is simply baffling to me how France can be such an important voice for freedom in the world and then not push for democracy harder in Africa.
December 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
...of its neocolonial reputation. It is simply baffling to me how France can be such an important voice for freedom in the world and then not push for democracy harder in Africa.
Now that is a cool article. Didn't know you had written about that.
One thing that I find endlessly weird is this preference for autocratic 'stability' over a complicated democratic society.
In places like Senegal, France's support for autocrats has perhaps contributed to the decline...
One thing that I find endlessly weird is this preference for autocratic 'stability' over a complicated democratic society.
In places like Senegal, France's support for autocrats has perhaps contributed to the decline...
December 7, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Now that is a cool article. Didn't know you had written about that.
One thing that I find endlessly weird is this preference for autocratic 'stability' over a complicated democratic society.
In places like Senegal, France's support for autocrats has perhaps contributed to the decline...
One thing that I find endlessly weird is this preference for autocratic 'stability' over a complicated democratic society.
In places like Senegal, France's support for autocrats has perhaps contributed to the decline...
You have been my big source of news on the resistance in Georgia for more than a year.
Your posts analysing the situation always interest me a lot.
It pains me that Georgians don't yet live in freedom. I hoped it would have been quicker.
I look forward to buying +reading your book.
Your posts analysing the situation always interest me a lot.
It pains me that Georgians don't yet live in freedom. I hoped it would have been quicker.
I look forward to buying +reading your book.
December 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
You have been my big source of news on the resistance in Georgia for more than a year.
Your posts analysing the situation always interest me a lot.
It pains me that Georgians don't yet live in freedom. I hoped it would have been quicker.
I look forward to buying +reading your book.
Your posts analysing the situation always interest me a lot.
It pains me that Georgians don't yet live in freedom. I hoped it would have been quicker.
I look forward to buying +reading your book.
Do you know which language MFA Szijjártó is using with Lavrov? Rather curious, doesn't seem like English to me.
December 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Do you know which language MFA Szijjártó is using with Lavrov? Rather curious, doesn't seem like English to me.
This financing option is certainly interesting. Thanks for your work guys.
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM
This financing option is certainly interesting. Thanks for your work guys.
Excelent news
December 4, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Excelent news