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Claustropolis: 1984
“Claustropolis: 1984” is excerpted from a forthcoming novel. In Bhopal, I could lie low. In Bhopal, there would be instructions for me. Because I had been told not to take the express, I traveled on a local, in an unreserved bogie. The whiskey was Director’s Special, a parting gift from Gupta’s people. I didn’t even…
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The Structural Lens Feb 15, 2025 The Architecture of Modern Power The emergence of a new technological aristocracy represents a fundamental transformation in the structure of social power, one that bears striking parallels to medieval feudal systems. While the castles of silicon valley may lack the stone battlements of their medieval predecessors, they command territories…
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The tragic tale of two Plantagenet cousins is a warning that political structures and norms are neither immutable nor eternal. King Richard II of England resigning his crown and abdicating the throne to Henry of Bolingbroke (later, Henry IV of England). Illuminated painting from a Jean Froissart manuscript. Credit: incamerastock / Alamy Stock Photo Richard…
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Defend Democracy PressThe Newsletter of The Delphi Initiative Website Excerpts: Putin Signals He’s Open to CeasefireRussia will determine the next steps to resolve the conflict in Ukraine “based on how the situation on the ground evolves,” the Russian president saidRead on » A New US Invasion of Panama in Motion?US intentions in Panama triggered concerns after the Trump administration has reportedly asked…
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Yascha Mounk and Francis Fukuyama discuss Ukraine, China, and what to expect in the coming months. Yascha Mounk Mar 15, 2025 Thanks for reading! The best way to make sure that you don’t miss any of these conversations is to subscribe to The Good Fight on your favorite podcast app. If you are already a paying subscriber…
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