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Technocracy vs democracy

11 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The erosion of democratic structures has become evident due to global challenges such as economic crises, political turmoil, and the pandemic. The responsibility of bolstering democratic commitment falls upon younger generations, who may have a prefe...

Africa and democracy

11 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

Indices that measure democracy often overlook the opinions of citizens, focusing solely on expert evaluations. To understand the potential for democratic backsliding, a study examined public opinion data from three West African countries that have up...

Switzerland did not create decentralized democracy - decentralized demoracy created Switzerland

11 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The Café Fédéral in Bern, Switzerland, stands out for several reasons. Its location, situated next to the Swiss National Bank and across from the Federal Palace, places it at the country's political heart. The restaurant's first-floor dining room is...

War and language - Interview with Andrei Kurkov

11 Jun 2023 1 minute read 3 comments Vladan Lausevic

Andrei Kurkov, a Ukrainian author, provided insights into life in Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. In an interview with SWI swissinfo.ch during his visit to Switzerland for the Geneva Summit on Human Rights and Democracy, Kurkov e...

Gary is driving people to get their cryptos off exchanges.

11 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Yugocean

     Gary Gensler is implementing the advice of many bitcoin experts frequently given to crypto hodlers, which is to take bitcoins and altcoins out of exchanges. Cryptos to leave or not to leave the exchange       Even though experts may argue that...

Polarization in the USA

10 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The Dartmouth-based Polarization Research Lab has been conducting surveys to measure partisan polarization and Americans' commitment to constitutional norms. The surveys indicate clear signs of polarization in American society, with one exception: re...

Trump, Florida and Ukraine

10 Jun 2023 2 minute read 3 comments Vladan Lausevic

The US Justice Department has charged former President Donald Trump with federal criminal charges related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents at his Florida estate. This is the first time a former US president has faced federal crimina...

What is wrong with the European market?

10 Jun 2023 1 minute read 4 comments Vladan Lausevic

The current state of Europe's Single Market is problematic and needs to function as intended. Companies need to overcome significant barriers to cross-border exchanges within the EU, hindering their ability to scale and compete internationally. Europ...

The recent EU-level decision about humanitarian immigration

10 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

A new agreement among EU member states to tighten migration rules and impose charges of €20,000 for each migrant a state refuses to accept has faced opposition in Germany. The compromise has disappointed parts of the governing Greens and the...

BRICS currency?

10 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

Economist Alexis Habiyaremye from the University of Johannesburg believes that a common currency among BRICS nations could challenge the dominance of the U.S. dollar as a global reserve currency. Habiyaremye argues that such a currency, if ef...