Timothy Snyder explores the true essence of freedom as a commitment essential for flourishing democracies. He critiques the notion of freedom as mere absence from state control, advocating instead for a proactive approach where individuals collaboratively strive for prosperous...
Friedrich Merz assumes the German chancellorship with weak support, highlighting a fractured political landscape. His government faces challenges from the rising Alternative für Germany (AfD), a party labeled as right-wing extremist. Merz's fragile coalition may struggle to implement necessary...
The conclave in Rome has elected Robert Francis Prevost as the new Pope, Leo XIV, marking a significant moment as the first North American pontiff. His leadership reflects a need for balance in global Catholicism and adapts to modern...
The post discusses the implications of Trump's administration on American nativism and exceptionalism, emphasizing his exclusionary approach towards immigration and economic protectionism. It argues that Trump's era represents a superficial change rather than a true revolutionary shift, highlighting the...
This content features a speech analyzing the U.S.-China trade war, addressing its economic effects on American households, China's role, and global trade implications. Additionally, political scientist Ian Bremmer discusses the first 100 days of the second Trump administration, exploring...
Europe is not a monolithic entity, consisting of 44 distinct countries with varied languages, cultures, and historical conflicts. As the U.S. reassesses its security guarantees for Europe, this complexity raises vital questions about Europe's identity and coherence in the...
トランプの関税政策は米国及び世界経済に甚大な影響を及ぼし、スタグフレーションを引き起こす可能性があります。長期的に見て、関税は特定の国に利益をもたらしつつ他国に悪影響を及ぼす結果となり、国際貿易の不安定さを増大させるでしょう。