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Europe’s Check on Big Tech | Insight
The European Parliament wants to regulate the tech industry. There are problems, especially regarding freedom of expression.…
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Boris Johnson’s No Good, Very Bad Week | Insight
Boris Johnson wants nothing more than to be a Great Man. His recent political foibles indicate why that's not likely.…
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Can Secession Be Legitimate? | Insight
Though it’s of international consequence, a domestic rift is at the heart of Ukraine’s troubles.…
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The Many Faces of Nostalgia | Insight
There’s a new far-right candidate on the French political stage. What does his nostalgia for the past herald for the future of French democracy?…
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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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What I Learned in Becoming an e-Resident of Estonia | Focus
The small nation of Estonia, with its world-class digital democracy and social services, demonstrates the importance of humility and learning from other countries.…
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What Can We Learn About Democracy From the German Election? | Insight
Germany’s unique electoral system, which allows multiple parties to viably compete for power, sheds light on American struggles.…
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Normalcy an Inadequate Solution in a Changing World | Insight
Held back by a managerial state and acute discomfort with strong global engagement, the upcoming German election seems out of touch with the times.…
