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]


Mump and pro-business China politics

25 Jan 2025 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR In "Elon Musk: A Chinese Puppet?" published in The Globalist, George R. Tyler critiques Elon Musk's close business ties with China and examines their implications for U.S. national security, global politics, and democratic accountability. Tyler...

Elon "the Roman" or Elon "the Nazi"?

24 Jan 2025 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR In "Elon Musk and the History of the 'Roman Salute'" published in The Conversation, Samuel Agbamu examines the historical and symbolic origins of the so-called "Roman salute," tracing its evolution from a modern invention to its appropriation by...

50 shades of AI regulations

23 Jan 2025 3 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR In "The Global Struggle Over How to Regulate AI" by Katie McQue, Laís Martins, Ananya Bhattacharya, and Carien du Plessis, published in Rest of World, the authors explore the global challenges of regulating artificial intelligence (AI). The arti...

Trump 2.0 - social collectivism and far-right brutalism

21 Jan 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TL;DR Donald Trump's second inauguration marked a continuation of his polarizing leadership, characterized by promises of national renewal and divisive rhetoric. His address emphasized "America First" policies, pledging stricter immigration controls...

Trump politics are mainly against legal than irregular immigration

20 Jan 2025 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR In "Trump Will Cut Legal Entries More Than Illegal Entries," published by David J. Bier on the Cato Institute, the author argues that Donald Trump's immigration policies in a potential second term would disproportionately target legal immigratio...

Trump 2.0 - corruption, collectivism, crimes

20 Jan 2025 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR In "What to Expect When You're Expecting a Second Trump Administration," by Persuasion, Damon Linker explores the potential implications of a second Donald Trump presidency. Linker argues that Trump's administration would be far more focused and...

Biden, Border, Brutality

17 Jan 2025 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR In "Biden Didn't Cause the Border Crisis," published by American Purpose, David J. Bier dismantles the narrative that President Joe Biden is responsible for the U.S.-Mexico border crisis. Bier argues that the surge in migration stems from global...

The USA, Russia and Serbia - bothsidesism

16 Jan 2025 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR In the article "Serbia is Playing Both Sides," published by American Purpose, Nikola Mikovic examines how Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić skillfully balances Serbia's relationships with the West and Russia to maintain political power. Vučić s...

Trump's Localized Authoritarianism Through Sheriffs

15 Jan 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR In the article "The Patrimonial Style in American Politics Could Spread Under Trump," published by The New Republic, Alan Elrod warns that former President Donald Trump's leadership embodies a patrimonial governance style, prioritizing personal...

Being a queer person in Gaza during the war

14 Jan 2025 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

TLDR In the article "Queer, HIV-Positive, and Running Out of Medication in Gaza," published by The Intercept, authors Afeef Nessouli and Steven W. Thrasher expose the dire circumstances faced by E.S., a queer, HIV-positive Palestinian man trapped in...