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Uncover the gripping revelations in "Ministry of Truth" by Steve Benen. Examine how narrative battles shape politics, highlighting efforts to rewrite American history. This engaging exploration underscores the importance of truth in safeguarding democracy. Discover more in our latest summary! https://buff.ly/4f95UZH

In the second week of the #PoliticalStudiesProgram, we will consider Shakespeare’s depiction of tyranny and kingship, and how great literature can inform the study of politics. One seminar, led by Vickie Sullivan of Tufts University, will place Shakespeare’s?MACBETH?and?HENRY V in conversation with Machiavelli’s?THE PRINCE. Shakespeare’s treatment of princely rule broaches many of the themes discussed in?THE PRINCE, thus challenging us to consider how he might be testing the provocative claims of the notorious “Machiavel”—from the necessary qualities for a successful king to appearance vs. truth, the different demands of rulers in pagan and Christian times, and the role of war in domestic politics. Apply for the #PoliticalStudiesProgram by 03.04.24: https://lnkd.in/egqsyZt4

?? Check out our latest blog on the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation to learn about the day's history, significance, and for resources: https://lnkd.in/g_DJBa97

Explore the state of the American Empire in the face of political division and inaction. Is the end near? Dive into the analysis from British author Patrick Watts.

What are the sources and implications of the rise of right wing politics in the West in the late 20th century? Prof. Shapiro discusses how the collapse of communism was (maybe counterintuitively) beneficial to the right, two logics of distributive politics, the median voter theorem, and how interests, institutions and ideals influence individual's ideas of fairness in politics. He then discusses the implications of the rise of the right in two-party versus multiparty systems.

On #GoodFellows, Stephen Kotkin, the Hoover Institution’s Kleinheinz Senior Fellow and noted historian of Russia, joins Hoover senior fellows Niall Ferguson and John Cochrane to discuss alternative historical outcomes: Stalin not surviving a two-front invasion in World War II and Churchill dying well beforehand; the American Revolution failing; the Beatles never spearheading pop music’s British Invasion; a Trump victory in 2020 and its potential effect on the current state of affairs in Ukraine and the Middle East; plus a world in which COVID never happened (spoiler alert: it might have impacted John and Niall’s book sales). Watch now: https://lnkd.in/ggeTgy3D

At the 4:31mark, you speak of the best way of "securing Liberty". Did you ever read what Alexander Hamilton wrote about that in Federalist Paper Number One (1787)? It is very prophetic, given the Electoral Choice we have in 2024! Also, Dr Harry Turtledove's book "THE DIS-UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", explores this subject in greater detail.

??Recent Editorial - 9 JULY?2024 ?? National symbols, Notional respect Why in News? The effort to regulate citizens' behavior regarding national symbols aims not to foster 'a love for the people-nation', but rather to cultivate an instinctive reverence for the nation-state. Visit https://lnkd.in/gQX-RwJM to read full article

Just published in the Impakter the interpretation of my family history and its meaning for today: https://lnkd.in/ex4uv-qc