A former adversary realises that libertarianism holds some important truths for a troubled world.
Category: Ideas
Free speech and antisemitism
The former defenders of free speech have gone quiet when it comes to suppressing pro-Palestinian opinion.
Shifting right doesn’t stop the fascists
The far right wins an unexpected Senate seat in Australia, exposing again the futility of embracing its policies.
The far right & the “Libertarians”
Australia's far right parties failed to make the electoral breakthrough that many expected. The Libertarian Party also does not seem to have done itself any good by joining their company.
Overthinking Trumpism
Searching for philosophical depth in the Trump administration is a fool's errand.
Libertarians vs democracy, again
Matt Zwolinski explains what's wrong with the "libertarian" critique of democracy.
Trump: Two views
Two analysts agree that Donald Trump is aiming at authoritarian rule, but offer very different views on his prospects of success.
The fish rots from the head
A political scientist explodes the myth of an irresistible "populist wave".
2024 in review
There have been negatives among the positives, but this has nonetheless been a big year for democracy. A top 15 list of elections, with commentary.
Venezuela splits the left
Venezuela's embattled president finds he is lacking support from many leaders who might have been thought to be his natural allies.
The World is Not Enough 