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Some notes about Macron's speech and key-points regarding the EU

14 May 2024 4 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

TL;DR European sovereignty and strategic autonomy are often misunderstood, leading to unrealistic and harmful policies. Europe, as a set of enduring ideas, cannot "die." Sovereignty, a multifaceted concept, is different from strategic autonomy, which...

Data for America

9 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.02

  The 'Data for Democracy'  offers insightful updates from recent omnibus surveys. It highlights critical trends in American public opinion and political behavior, providing a comprehensive understanding of the current political landscape. Here are t...

Brexit, borders and baseless beliefs

5 May 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.00

  The complexities surrounding Brexit's impact on migration and border control continue to unfold with profound implications, revealing a series of miscalculations and oversights by pro-Brexit advocates. Initially, Brexit was sold on the promise of r...

Why are so many Americans against democratic values regarding student protests?

4 May 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.00

Recent events at universities across the United States have spotlighted a disturbing trend in the administration's handling of student protests. As peaceful demonstrations unfold, measures reminiscent of counterinsurgency tactics have been employed,...

Trade prevention regarding cars is bad for freedom and wealth

2 May 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.02

  The transformation of China's automotive industry over the past decade has been revolutionary. Once known for producing simplistic imitations of Western models, China now manufactures vehicles that stand toe-to-toe with the finest in the world. As...

Abuse of fear of Islamism leads to undemocratic and paranoid behaviours

1 May 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

Abuse of the fear of Islamism leads to authoritarian and destructive social development. In Sweden, as elsewhere in Europe, there is justified fear of and criticism directed at Islamist politicians and organizations. Islamism is about, among other th...

The Influence of "Eleven Cultural Nations" in the USA

29 Apr 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

  In American Nations, author Colin Woodard presents a compelling analysis of North America that challenges the conventional wisdom of a culturally unified continent. Instead, he proposes that the continent is divided into eleven distinct "nations,"...

Notes about Walter Lippman and democracy

8 Apr 2024 1 minute read 4 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.01

    Walter Lippmann's famous book, "Public Opinion" offers important insights into the complex relationship between democracy, media, human psychology, and the construction of reality. Lippmann's exploration is about the mechanisms through which publ...

Global economy and comparative advantage

30 Mar 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.06

I recently listened to the podcast episode “Defending Globalization Means Embracing Comparative Advantage” by the globalist and liberal Cato Institute based in the USA. In the episode, Cato Institute member Donald J. Boudreaux discusses the economy,...

Women for democratic Russia

8 Mar 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic $0.00

As the world celebrates International Women's Day on March 8th, it's imperative to recognize the evolving role of women in shaping political landscapes worldwide. In Russia, where traditional patriarchal norms have long dominated, a burgeoning moveme...