Interview: Ryszard Legutko Liberal Democracy, Communism, and totalitarian temptations in free societies In my recent essay “Poland and the Demon in Democracy” I discussed the political turmoil happening in Poland through the lens of Polish philosopher Ryszard Legutko’s 2016 book The Demon in Democracy: Totalitarian Temptations in Free Societies. After the essay
Ukraine
Why Olaf Scholz is not a "peace Chancellor," why Ukraine still stands a good chance of getting their cruise missiles, and why the entire debate surrounding Taurus is such a riddle The Taurus leak continues to dominate German headlines. It is an incredible embarrassment for the Luftwaffe, and for the Scholz government it is yet another in a long line of unwelcome crises. Some have ventured to characterise Olaf Scholz as the “peace Chancellor,” opposed to war-hawks like Emmanuel Macron, who
Ukraine: The Strategic Landscape An overview of the situation This article will overview the situation in Ukraine and give some predictions for the future. 1) Kherson A referendum was held in Kherson from September 23rd–27th. It asked: “Do you approve of having Kherson Oblast exit Ukraine, reforming Kherson Oblast into a self-governing state