After Pittsburgh
The New Jewish Question and the New Jew Hatred

A new permutation of the oldest hatred manifested itself yesterday in Pittsburgh.

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Latin America
Brazil’s Right-Wing Resurgence

The rise of Jair Bolsonaro is not just about the appeal of a charismatic populist, or a successful imitation of Trumpism. It is the manifestation of a deeper reaction against progressivism in Latin America.

Politics 101
Russia Shows Us Where Political Violence Leads

Hatred is a universal feeling—and is used as a political tool universally.

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Eurasian Futures
What Russia Will Be

Four scenarios for the future of Putin’s Russia, and Russia’s Putin.

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Squaring the Circle
Sorting Out Brexit

Will May ultimately seek to save Brexit by embracing the single market?

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Grand Strategy
Danger: Falling Powers

Why revisionist powers in decline may pose an even greater threat than those on the rise.

A Message from the Publisher
An Important Announcement

A quick note on the path forward.

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Foreign Meddling
China’s LinkedIn Honey Traps

While the headlines focus on Russian meddling on Twitter and Facebook, the Chinese have embraced LinkedIn as a tool for spying and influence operations.

Still Good
The Sprightly 230-Year-Old

How much are our current political difficulties the product of a Constitution that is showing its age? Less than you might think.

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Identity Politics
America’s Permanent Mobs

Identity politics tactics echo those of both Lenin and Torquemada.

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