Commentary

What Beijing Confirmed

This article draws a parallel between the Roman Republic’s decline and contemporary political shifts. It argues that power can subtly relocate, leaving institutions as mere forms while substance changes. This “Augustan settlement” framework offers a lens for understanding current events in Beijing and American democracy.

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The Entertainment of Hate

This article argues that hate has become a global commodity and entertainment, fueling political violence and demonization. It examines how media and political systems profit from outrage, transforming opponents into enemies. This atmosphere has tangible, dangerous consequences.

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Guyana’s New Development Bank

The Guyana Development Bank is approaching legislative form. The diagnosis is correct, the design intent is sound — but the instruments that survive are not the ones with the best diagnosis. They are the ones with the best governance. Four variables will decide whether this institution endures.

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