The content discusses the cautious transition of a president-elect towards authoritarianism, highlighting the importance of public support in achieving successful governance. It contrasts effective change management seen in historical revolutions with violent outcomes stemming from radical imposition. Ultimately, it...
As the Russia-Ukraine war intensifies, the US, UK, and France have allowed Ukraine to use NATO-provided missiles against Russian military targets. In response, Russia has altered its nuclear doctrine, claiming a legal state of war against these nations. Amid...
On September 30, 1938, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain announced an agreement with Adolf Hitler aimed at ensuring peace, which ultimately failed with the occupation of Czechoslovakia. The article draws parallels to current geopolitical tensions, suggesting that appeasement leads...
Niall Ferguson, Victor Davis Hanson, and Andrew Roberts, prominent historians at the Hoover Institution, discuss Churchill's WWII role, the 1619 Project, and historians' societal impact. They criticize self-loathing narratives in Western history, advocate for learning from the past, and...
The content discusses the decline of the liberal order, highlighting how neoliberalism, often seen negatively, has lifted millions out of poverty through global trade. However, it notes an alarming trend toward illiberal democracies, where essential democratic freedoms are undermined....
The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference highlighted growing parallels between contemporary American society and the late Soviet Union. Sir Niall Ferguson urged a revival of liberal-democratic values to strengthen the West. This discourse reflects a sense of urgency regarding...
Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel laureate in Physics and AI pioneer, warns of the potential dangers of advanced artificial intelligence, suggesting that its development could threaten humanity's control. He emphasizes the urgent need for collaboration among scientists to address these...