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Why the Radical Right has Turned to the Teachings of an Italian Marxist Thinker 0
- Analysis, Repost
- September 3, 2024
Antonio Gramsci, the Marxist theorist, ideologue, philosopher and journalist, has long been associated exclusively with communism and socialism. The late Italian thinker’s ideas have travelled the world, influencing elites and mass publics alike.

Remarkably, Gramsci has gained a following …
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Neoliberal Thinkers in the Age of Trump 0
- Analysis
- August 14, 2024
What do free market thinkers think of the radical right today? Shortly after Donald Trump’s rise to presidency in 2017, the president of the libertarian Mises Institute gave a passionate speech urging a fundamental rethinking of American conservatism in the …
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Investing in Peace, Justice and Inclusive Institutions: An Opportunity for Canada to Demonstrate Commitment 0
- Analysis
- July 24, 2024
On 22-23 September, the UN Summit of the Future will seek to enhance global cooperation and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Adopted by all UN member states in 2015 as part of Agenda 2030, these SDGs or …
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Russia and the Immediate Future of Arctic Geopolitics 0
- Analysis
- July 23, 2024
Russia’s brutal war of aggression against Ukraine highlights Russia’s military capabilities and widespread violations of international law, especially war crimes. However, it hides the fact that Russia behaves differently in different regions. In the Arctic, hybrid tactics represent the norm …
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Why Canada Should Take a Stronger Stance Against Ethiopian Drone Warfare 0
- Analysis
- June 18, 2024
In Ethiopia, the impact of drone warfare is the most catastrophic in Africa. Since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power in March 2018, he has presided over one civil war after another. Imported drones are part of his strategy, …
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William Lai’s Inaugural Address: Performing Taiwan’s Sovereignty 0
- Analysis
- June 6, 2024
On May 20, 2024, President Lai Ching-te (William Lai in English) of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was inaugurated in Taipei as the 16^th-term President of the Republic of China (ROC). The inauguration ceremony, which I attended, exemplified …
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How Far to the Right Will EU Voters Go?0
- Analysis, Repost
- June 6, 2024
Starting on June 6, Europeans will cast their votes for their representatives in the European Parliament, the European Union’s only democratically elected institution. The radical right is expected to perform better than ever before, renewing concerns about the retreat of …
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How not to counter the radical right 0
- Analysis, Repost
- May 1, 2024
National Conservatism conferences, one of the main meeting grounds for the global radical right, rarely attract much attention. If not for the decision of a local mayor, the same neglect would have befallen this year’s event in Brussels.

But …
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The French Senate Vote on CETA: No Need to Panic!0
- Analysis, Repost
- April 29, 2024
On March 21, the French Senate voted against ratification of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union (EU). The big question raised by this vote is: what does this mean for the future of …
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Unpacking the (anti-)politics of Canadian Sustainability Reporting Standards 0
- Analysis
- April 17, 2024
In the midst of Canada’s contentious political debate over the carbon tax, a major sustainability initiative is quietly taking shape: the development of a new rule requiring firms to report on the sustainability dimensions of their activities. This move aims …
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The End of Canada’s Exorbitant Privilege: Mapping Where We Go From Here 0
- Analysis
- March 26, 2024
Canadians are uncertain, angry, and frustrated as they face declining living standards, fraying social cohesion, and an evermore interconnected world that brings serious threats home rather than leaving them far away. Our complacency has run its course. A new national …
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Four Lessons from the Career of Peter Hancock 0
- Analysis
- March 25, 2024
On March 15, a small group of family, foreign service retirees, and friends from the Niagara region assembled in Niagara-on-the-Lake to celebrate the life of Peter J. A. Hancock, who died on Dec. 18, 2023, at the age of 85.…
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