Rahat Babar
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After a brazen U.S. military operation in Venezuela, the country's disputed leader, Nicolás Maduro, has been captured. He will now face a criminal trial, but that does not excuse the circumstances of his capture. In matters of war and peace, the means matter: rahatbabar.substack.com/p/ends-and-m...
Ends and Means: The Arrest of Nicolás Maduro
Maduro must face the charges against him, but that does not excuse the circumstances of his capture.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:15 AM
After a brazen U.S. military operation in Venezuela, the country's disputed leader, Nicolás Maduro, has been captured. He will now face a criminal trial, but that does not excuse the circumstances of his capture. In matters of war and peace, the means matter: rahatbabar.substack.com/p/ends-and-m...
Who is an American? This question has haunted the nation since its founding. In 2025, it has permeated through the waves of political and cultural changes.
Looking back, some thoughts from me on American identity. The short answer: it's complicated.
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Looking back, some thoughts from me on American identity. The short answer: it's complicated.
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The Perpetual Question of American Identity
It's complicated.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Who is an American? This question has haunted the nation since its founding. In 2025, it has permeated through the waves of political and cultural changes.
Looking back, some thoughts from me on American identity. The short answer: it's complicated.
open.substack.com/pub/rahatbab...
Looking back, some thoughts from me on American identity. The short answer: it's complicated.
open.substack.com/pub/rahatbab...
In New Jersey, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill is immersed in transition. One of her most consequential decisions will be her selection to be the next state attorney general. My thoughts on what the Governor-elect should consider in making her choice:
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The Essential Qualities for the Next Attorney General of New Jersey
What does it take?
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November 27, 2025 at 3:27 AM
In New Jersey, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill is immersed in transition. One of her most consequential decisions will be her selection to be the next state attorney general. My thoughts on what the Governor-elect should consider in making her choice:
open.substack.com/pub/rahatbab...
open.substack.com/pub/rahatbab...
“The rule of law is under attack.”
“Democracy is at stake.”
We hear these lines often enough, but they fall flat with most listeners. What do they even mean?
On this Presidents’ Day, let’s go back to fundamentals. My thoughts: medium.com/@rahatbabar/...
“Democracy is at stake.”
We hear these lines often enough, but they fall flat with most listeners. What do they even mean?
On this Presidents’ Day, let’s go back to fundamentals. My thoughts: medium.com/@rahatbabar/...
Are the Rule of Law and Democracy Real?
Yes, they are.
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February 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
“The rule of law is under attack.”
“Democracy is at stake.”
We hear these lines often enough, but they fall flat with most listeners. What do they even mean?
On this Presidents’ Day, let’s go back to fundamentals. My thoughts: medium.com/@rahatbabar/...
“Democracy is at stake.”
We hear these lines often enough, but they fall flat with most listeners. What do they even mean?
On this Presidents’ Day, let’s go back to fundamentals. My thoughts: medium.com/@rahatbabar/...