Crosstalk: Democracy as circus

US President Joe Biden is hosting a virtual global summit on democracy. Apparently, Washington intends to launch a new crusade to save the world for democracy, at least as the foreign policy blob understands this political term. Critics of this stunt claim it is all about ‘strategic polarization’ and an attempt at ‘values-based diplomacy.’ … Read More >Crosstalk: Democracy as circus

Grass isn’t always greener? Russians are increasingly skeptical of Western-style democracy, and young are turning against the left

What do the Russians want? It’s a question that many Western commentators find themselves coming up with more and more extreme answers to – a strong leader, to conquer new territory, rebuild the USSR, or start a nuclear war. … Read More >Grass isn’t always greener? Russians are increasingly skeptical of Western-style democracy, and young are turning against the left