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Overthinking Trumpism

Searching for philosophical depth in the Trump administration is a fool's errand.

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A president goes down

At least one rogue president is held accountable, with the constitutional court removing Yoon Suk-yeol from office in South Korea.

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Compare yet again: Australia and Canada

Canada's Liberal government, written off last year, goes from strength to strength, in a way that Australia's Labor government hopes to copy.

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France’s courts take a hand

France's far-right leader is hoping to emulate Donald Trump in turning a criminal conviction to political advantage.

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OK, let’s talk about tariffs

For a century and a half, being on the right generally meant you supported protectionism. Donald Trump means to bring back those days, if indeed they ever really went away.

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Libertarians vs democracy, again

Matt Zwolinski explains what's wrong with the "libertarian" critique of democracy.

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Two early elections

Canada's prime minister has chosen to risk an early election. Portugal's prime minister didn't have much choice about it.

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Manifest destiny, part 3: Gaza

The idea of an American protectorate-cum-real-estate-development in Gaza may or may not be seriously meant, but Trump's support for Israel's far-right agenda is very serious indeed.

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Europe, unsteadily, stands up

With the prospect of having to fend for themselves in a hostile world, Europe's leaders are preparing to put a lot more money into defence.

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Manifest destiny, part 2: Canada

Canada is getting a new prime minister just as its southern neighbor is threatening its independence. So far it's doing wonders for his party's fortunes.

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