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The Hopeful Math for Saving Democracy
The Hopeful Math for Saving Democracy by Rob Okun731 words Think resisting authoritarianism is too big of a lift? Think again. This spring, while the U.S. resistance movement may not be in full bloom, it is blossoming. The “3.5 percent rule”—identified by political scientist Erica Chenoweth—should be on the lips of every American anxious about the Trump…
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Assessing the US-Iran Nuclear Talks
Assessing the US-Iran Nuclear Talks by Mel Gurtov 948 words No Attack–For Now The New York Times reported April 16 that the Trump administration has decided not to approve an attack on Iran for now. Apparently, those in the administration who are not convinced an attack would eliminate Iran’s nuclear program, and who worry about a wider…
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The Limitations of Military Might
The Limitations of Military Might by Lawrence S. Wittner 928 words Although the statement that “power grows out of the barrel of a gun” was made by Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong, it’s an idea that, in one form or another, has motivated a great many people, from the members of teenage street gangs to the statesmen…