Vlad's politics
Vlad's politics

Vlad's politics

My blog about politics, society and the world in general. For more info, write to me via [email protected]


The Pitfalls of Anti-Woke Narratives in Media Discourse

19 Mar 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

  In his recent article on The Unpopulist, investigative journalist Radley Balko writes about problems and shortcomings among opinion-makers who oppose "wokeism."  According to Balko, in recent years, the media landscape has been marked by the rise o...

Recent findings about politics, polarisation and democracy in the USA

13 Mar 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

In his recent article via The Persuasion, Yascha Mounk addresses popular misconceptions that America is deeply divided into two rigid political factions by highlighting the fluidity of American politics. Despite the appearance of immovable blue and r...

Sweden - new popular demands for democratic arenas but less belief in political influence

12 Mar 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

  Sweden usually ranks high in various democracy rankings, with almost all Swedes (95 percent) considering democracy important. However, only under half of citizens (45 percent) believe they can influence societal development, as shown in a new surve...

Vlad's Sociopolitical Update 240311

11 Mar 2024 4 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

Hello, fellow Publishers :)  Here is the recent version of "Vlad's sociopolitical update" regarding developments worldwide. I now focus on developments around the upcoming USA elections. I am interested in different topics, and if you have a favorite...

Women for democratic Russia

8 Mar 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

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...

Pro market and decentralised industrial policy

8 Mar 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

  I often hear today about industrial policy, strategic autonomy, reindustrialization, and "we need to" this and that. The debates about global integration, globalization, trade, migration, and production are often similar in the E.U. and the USA. Si...

Political violence in the USA

6 Mar 2024 1 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

  In the current social and political climate of the USA, there's a growing concern over political violence. Events like the 2020 riots and the 2021 Capitol assault have heightened worries, with attacks and threats against public officials becoming m...

USA vs Texas regarding migration

6 Mar 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The Supreme Court has temporarily halted a Texas law empowering state authorities to arrest and deport migrants seeking asylum in the United States. The law, Senate Bill 4 (SB4), passed by the GOP-led Legislature, challenges the traditional federal d...

Insights from a recent interview with Professor Dannebaum regarding Israel, Palestine and genocide

5 Mar 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

In a recent interview with The New Humanitarian peace portal, Tom Dannenbaum, an associate professor of international law, answers about Israel's actions in Gaza and the responses from international institutions like the International Court of Justic...

Vlad's Sociopolitical Update 240210 - Focus on Europe

10 Feb 2024 6 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

Hello, fellow Publishers :)  Here is the recent version of "Vlad's sociopolitical update" regarding developments worldwide. I now focus on developments around the upcoming European Parliament elections. I am interested in different topics, and if you...