From the archive:
Insight - The Promises and Perils of Australia’s New Submarines
A new defensive pact may help to shore up regional security against Chinese expansion, but it’s a partial solution with its own drawbacks.
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Everything from last week:
Robber Barons and Stationary Bandits | Bird’s Eye
Join Harry and Philip as they explore how aspects of “stationary bandit” authoritarianism persist in America!
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Why Autocracy Persists | Focus
The fall of the Soviet Union promised democracy’s global triumph. But we quickly forgot the principles that brought our victory.
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Time for Europe to Get Serious | Insight
Choosing to dodge conflict with Poland over its backsliding democracy and eroding rule of law would be a mistake for the European Union.
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Putin’s “Power” Politics | Insight
The impending approval of Russia’s natural gas pipeline to Germany is a reminder of how autocracies may be empowered by global trade.
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Toyota Boycott Blunder | Insight
With some boycotting Toyota, it’s critical we keep a focus on the importance of innovation broadly rather than one favorite green technology.