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Liberal democracy suffers its great leap backward

24/03/2026
A recent report reveals global democracy is regressing, with 74% living under autocracy. Historical parallels are drawn to economic crises fueling authoritarianism, especially in the U.S.

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Voters will decide whether to punch holes in Europe’s nuclear umbrella

10/03/2026
Prompted by unilateral American strikes, France and Germany just forged a historic European nuclear defence pact. Surging nationalist political movements, however, threaten to destroy this fragile strategy before it even begins.

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EU is ignoring economics 101: those who spend must also pay

24/02/2026
The case against Eurobonds remains strong because of the moral hazard they create by enabling national governments to spend irresponsibly while shifting costs. Sound economic principles must prevail despite rising geopolitical pressures.

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Voters Hungary for change: It’s the economy, stupid

10/02/2026
Hungary’s Premier Orbán faces challenges as economic issues and corruption allegations threaten his regime. Péter Magyar’s TISZA party gains support, promising reforms while highlighting the struggles of ordinary citizens amidst rising prices.

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Donald Trump, the Kaiser in Mar-a-Lago

27/01/2026
Comparisons to Hitler are wrong. Trump is more like Kaiser Wilhelm II: an erratic media monarch dismantling the guardrails of democracy to satisfy his own fragile, dangerous ego.

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To stop megaphone populists triumphing, we need unlikely left-right alliance

20/01/2026
The Mont Pelerin Society, often misunderstood as conspiratorial, actually advocates for classical liberalism, emphasising the need to protect democracy and open society against the rise of populism and authoritarianism.

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The US ditching the rules-based order leaves NZ living on a prayer

09/12/2025
The American conservative viewpoint has drastically shifted from Reagan’s commitment to alliances and internationalism to Trump’s transactional approach, endangering global stability and leaving allies, like New Zealand, vulnerable.

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Trump’s Thanksgiving ultimatum trusses Ukraine like a turkey

25/11/2025
Ukrainian President Zelensky faces pressure to accept a contentious peace plan influenced by Trump and Putin, threatening Ukraine’s sovereignty and reshaping global alliances.

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EU mistaking paperwork for power, acronyms for armies

11/11/2025
Ursula von der Leyen’s ambitious plans for Europe reveal a disconnect between her promises and reality, highlighting Europe’s dependence on external powers and inability to effectively navigate global challenges.

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Will Europe realise in time that it’s under Russian attack?

31/10/2025
Germany’s intelligence chiefs revealed on October 13, 2025, that Russia is waging a hybrid war against Germany, employing sabotage, disinformation, and exploiting domestic extremism to destabilise Europe.

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