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30 Oct 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR Elon Musk's transformation from a tech billionaire with centrist leanings to an outspoken supporter of far-right ideologies reflects a concerning shift with far-reaching implications. Musk's public support of Donald Trump, his dissemination of...
30 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the "metering" policy, which limited the daily intake of asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border, is illegal. This policy, initiated in 2016 and intensified under the Trump administration, rest...
29 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR. The article "Learning from the Youth" from the Asia Democracy Chronicles highlights a remarkable trend in South Asia: the active role of young people in defending democracy, especially as opposition parties and civil society groups struggle und...
28 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR: In the United States, non-citizens are legally barred from voting in federal and state elections. While some local jurisdictions permit noncitizens to participate in specific local elections, such as for school boards, claims that unauthorized...
28 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR Humanitarian aid, while crucial, has often overshadowed and undermined local peacebuilding efforts and civil society growth due to unpredictable funding and a focus on short-term crises rather than sustainable development. The authors, Dustin Ba...
28 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR: Drawing parallels between Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highlights how both leaders leverage populism, fear, and institutional control to advance authoritarian agendas. Erdoğan's consolidation of power in Turkey, u...
27 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR: Germany’s recent reinstatement of border controls with its European neighbors reflects a growing trend of national measures designed to ease domestic migration pressures but risks undermining the European Union's commitment to shared responsibi...
27 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR Europe's security landscape is rapidly evolving as the United States pivots toward Asia, prioritizing the challenge posed by China. This shift signals that Europe must rethink its reliance on US defense guarantees and bolster its independent cap...
26 Oct 2024 2 minute read 4 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR: The American libertarian movement, once a staunch defender of individual freedom and limited government, now faces an identity crisis in its stance towards Donald Trump and the MAGA movement. Libertarians have traditionally opposed authoritaria...
25 Oct 2024 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR: The European Union has recently intensified its approach to managing migration by coordinating closely with countries like Portugal, Spain, and the Balkan states. However, the EU's policies have led to significant challenges. For Portugal and S...
