Technology and Tyranny: Social Media and the End of the Liberal World Order
Social media are used by authoritarian regimes and tyrants – and as instruments of resistance. In both cases, they participate in the redefinition of the world order.
Interview – Timothy Snyder
Timothy Snyder discusses Russia’s interference in US elections, the relationship between internet penetration and democracy, and the impact of the decline of local media.
Brazil and the United States: Will President Bolsonaro Bandwagon?
It is not unconceivable that Bolsonaro will soon find himself in a position of needing all the help he can get – including that which may come from the United States.
Interview – Lewis Bush
Lewis Bush talks about the utilisation of visual art to comment on global issues such as Brexit, the European debt crisis, Trump and state practices of espionage.
Interview – PJ Brendese
PJ Brendese discusses his work exploring public memory, forgetting, relationships to memory and their link to democratic possibilities, and recent debates over monuments.
The Day after Tomorrow: The EU and the Iran Nuclear Deal
The EU should lead a multi-dimensional diplomacy to rebuild trust and secure the participation of the original signatories on the basis of a more comprehensive agreement.
Good Cop, Bad Cop
European Allies must decide whether or not to honor America as a global intervener by naming the new NATO headquarters building after John McCain.
Review – Us vs. Them: The Failure of Globalism
Ian Bremmer argues that the shortcomings of globalism have been channeled into ‘us vs. them politics’, however the solutions he offers need to be broadened.
Interview – Matthew Goodwin
Matthew Goodwin talks about his new book National Populism, the upcoming Swedish elections, eurosceptic and pro-European political parties, and the Brexit referendum.
Trump’s Trade War: US Geoeconomics from Multi- to Unilateralism
Donald Trump has no problem to revoke partnerships. Hence, his strategy may actually end up being right: for the United States, trade wars are good, and easy to win.
