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A PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHED SETBACK

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✍️ The article discusses the unprecedented appointment of a military officer, General Carlos Alberto Presti, as the new Minister of Defense, and argues that a civilian should hold this position.

👉 The appointment of a military officer as Minister of Defense is unprecedented in democracy 👉 Even during military governments, a civilian has been appointed as Minister of Defense 👉 A military officer lacks the ability to make decisions in both the international and domestic political spheres 👉 A civilian is better suited to handle the complex conflicts within the defense apparatus

-- #CarlosAlbertoPresti #SamuelHuntington #politics

IS THIS A CULTURAL WAR?

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✍️ The Israeli regime and its American supporters are using a religious narrative to justify the war and destruction they have unleashed in the region. This narrative is being fueled by extremist religious figures and is having a profound impact on the region's politics and society.

👉 The Israeli regime and its American supporters are using a religious narrative to justify the war and destruction they have unleashed in the region. 👉 Extremist religious figures are fueling this narrative and are having a profound impact on the region's politics and society. 👉 Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, has used religious rhetoric to justify the war and has been supported by extremist religious figures. 👉 The American government has been complicit in this narrative, with figures such as Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, using religious language to justify the war. 👉 The war is not just a military conflict, but also a cultural and ideological one, with the Israeli regime and its supporters seeking to impose their own religious and cultural values on the region. 👉 The article argues that the war is not justified and that the region's people are being subjected to unnecessary suffering and destruction. 👉 The article also notes that the war is having a profound impact on the region's politics and society, with extremist religious figures and ideologies gaining influence and power. 👉 The article concludes that the war is a result of a complex set of factors, including political, economic, and ideological ones, and that it will require a comprehensive and nuanced approach to resolve.

-- #BenjaminNetanyahu #MarcoRubio #SamuelHuntington #Iran #Israel #UnitedStates #Lebanon #Palestine #Syria #Iraq #Yemen #politics

CIVILIZATION CLASH, TRUMP VERSION

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✍️ The article discusses the clash of civilizations between Europe and the Muslim world, citing the example of Trump's speech at the UN, where he highlighted the threat of cultural destruction and the need for European countries to preserve their identity.

👉 The article argues that the clash of civilizations between Europe and the Muslim world is a result of a gradual process of cultural destruction. 👉 Globalization and migration have contributed to the spread of Islamic values in Europe. 👉 The rise of nationalist and populist movements in Europe is seen as a response to the perceived threat of cultural destruction. 👉 The article cites Trump's speech at the UN as an example of the growing concern about cultural destruction.

-- #SamuelHuntington #DonaldTrump #NigelFarage #EmmanuelMacron #ThierryBaudet #Europe #UnitedStates #Israel #Palestine #politics

THE CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS, 30 YEARS LATER

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✍️ Samuel Huntington predicted ongoing conflict despite neoliberal triumphalism and the end of history.

-- #SamuelHuntington #politics

ZHENG YONGNIAN ON WHY CHINA MUST LOOK BEYOND THE WEST TO BUILD A BETTER AI

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✍️ Zheng Yongnian, a leading Chinese political scientist, discusses AI governance and the need for China to consolidate its narrative amidst growing geopolitical risks.

👉 Zheng Yongnian is a leading Chinese political scientist and government adviser 👉 He discusses AI governance and the need for China to consolidate its narrative amidst growing geopolitical risks 👉 He expresses concerns about intellectual colonialism in the artificial intelligence era 👉 He believes that Western theories and methods are not suitable for explaining Confucian civilization, the Islamic world, and Indian society

-- #ZhengYongnian #SamuelHuntington #world

AMERICA NEEDS BOTH CREED AND CULTURE TO REMAIN ONE PEOPLE

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✍️ The article discusses the concept of assimilation in America, arguing that the country's founding creed and culture are essential to its identity and that a revival of these values is necessary to preserve American republicanism.

👉 America's founding creed and culture are essential to its identity 👉 A revival of these values is necessary to preserve American republicanism 👉 The assimilation debate is not just about immigration policy, but about the nature of American identity 👉 The left's approach to assimilation promotes a culture of bureaucratic and despotic balkanization

-- #AndrewBeck #CharlesKesler #SamuelHuntington #JDVance #PavlosPapadopoulos #GeorgeWashington #AbrahamLincoln #America #Texas #SugarLand #politics

DEMOCRACY PROMOTION IS DEAD: GOOD RIDDANCE

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✍️ The article criticizes the Atlantic's democracy promotion agenda and its proponents, including Professor Brian Klaas, who blames President Trump for killing 'American democracy promotion'.

👉 The Atlantic's democracy promotion agenda is flawed and has led to failed foreign policies in the past. 👉 Professor Klaas' article blames President Trump for killing 'American democracy promotion', but this is not accurate. 👉 Trump's foreign policy is focused on America's national interests, not anti-democratic. 👉 The article argues that democracy is fragile and requires careful consideration of local circumstances.

-- #BrianKlaas #DonaldTrump #DavidFrum #MaxBoot #AnneApplebaum #GeorgeWashington #JohnQuincyAdams #WoodrowWilson #FranklinRoosevelt #FrancisFukuyama #SamuelHuntington #RobertKaplan #JeaneKirkpatrick #PatriceLumumba #Allende #Mossaddegh #Afghanistan #Iraq #Iran #Congo #Chile #politics

CHINA RESISTS THE ONSLAUGHT OF THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AS IT SOLIDIFIES ITS POSITION AS A SUPERPOWER.

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✍️ China's influence on global affairs has surpassed that of the United States, according to a recent IPSOS survey, marking a significant shift in the global balance of power.

👉 China's soft power has surpassed that of the United States, according to a recent IPSOS survey. 👉 China's economic, military, and diplomatic advancements have contributed to its increased influence. 👉 China is seen as a defender of liberal economic principles, while the United States is seen as increasingly protectionist. 👉 The United States is experiencing a decline in popularity globally, with its popularity dropping from 66% in 2015 to 46% in 2025. 👉 China's influence is seen as more stable and material, while the United States is seen as less effective and more divided.

-- #DonaldTrump #PhilippeDesertine #Pierre-AntoineDonnet #LeeJae-myung #KyleChan #SamuelHuntington #China #UnitedStates #Paris #Switzerland #Ukraine #Israel #Gaza #SouthKorea #PrincetonUniversity #politics

WHAT IS THE TRUE POWER OF A POPE AS HEAD OF THE CHURCH, BUT ALSO AS A GLOBAL LEADER?

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✍️ The article discusses the challenges faced by the new Pope, including navigating the complexities of the Catholic Church, dealing with external pressures, and addressing the decline of the Church's influence in some regions.

👉 The Pope has the power to transmit the authentic faith and teach the word of Christ to all Catholics worldwide. 👉 The Pope has a double role: head of the Catholic Church and head of state of the Vatican City. 👉 The Pope has the power to appoint bishops and cardinals, and to organize synods to discuss important issues. 👉 The Pope has a significant role in international diplomacy, with the Vatican having official relations with 184 countries. 👉 The Pope has faced criticism from some quarters, including from conservative Catholics who have accused him of being too liberal.

-- #PopeFrancis #PopeJuanPabloII #DaveHollenbach #SamuelHuntington #JDVance #TomHoman #JairBolsonaro #JavierMilei #VaticanCity #Roma #Cuba #UnitedStates #Chile #Argentina #Ukraine #Paris #Spain #Portugal #Poland #Philippines #CoreadelSur #Brazil #Uruguay #Mexico #Colombia #religion

HOW DEI TOOK A SLEDGEHAMMER TO THE US MILITARY’S WAR ETHOS

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✍️ The article discusses the fundamental contradiction between the liberal society of the United States and the military's need for a distinct ethos to succeed in combat.

👉 The military's functional imperative is to fight and win wars, but liberal ideology prioritizes individual rights and liberty 👉 The military's adoption of DEI has led to a decline in unity and effectiveness 👉 The Trump administration aims to restore the military's traditional ethos and functional imperative 👉 The military's senior leaders have been molded by an era of 'woke' liberalism and are resistant to change

-- #SamuelHuntington #BarackObama #Gen.MarkMilley #AirForceGen.CQBrown #AdmiralLisaFranchetti #PeteHegseth #politics

THE AUTHORITARIAN AND POPULIST RESPONSES TO DEMOCRACY'S PROBLEMS

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✍️ The article discusses the challenges faced by democracies in the past 50 years, including a decline in trust in institutions and elites, increasing social fragmentation, and the rise of populist leaders.

👉 Democracies have been facing challenges in consolidating and ensuring good governance 👉 Trust in institutions and elites has declined 👉 Populist leaders have risen to power, promising radical change 👉 Technological advancements and globalization have led to increased inequality and social unrest 👉 Democracies need to fulfill their original contract with citizens to remain sustainable

-- #SamuelHuntington #CarlosNino #GracielaRömer #Z.Bauman #J.K.Galbraith #S.Levitsky #Europe #EEUU #LatinAmerica #Argentina #Brasil #Mexico #Spain #France #Italy #Russia #politics

THE INSATIABLE DESIRE FOR POWER PUTS A FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY AT RISK

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✍️ The Argentine government is optimistic about the country's economic recovery, citing a strong third-quarter growth and low inflation. However, some experts warn that the recovery may not be sustainable and that the government's policies may have negative consequences for certain segments of the population.

👉 Argentina's economy is recovering, with a strong third-quarter growth and low inflation 👉 The government's policies, including a combination of orthodox and heterodox measures, are seen as successful in stabilizing the economy 👉 However, some experts warn that the recovery may not be sustainable and that the government's policies may have negative consequences for certain segments of the population 👉 The government's policies may have a negative impact on small businesses and the working class 👉 The country's development and growth may depend on a more nuanced approach to economic policy

-- #Milei #Menem #Scioli #CamauEspínola #JosephSchumpeter #SamuelHuntington #Argentina #Brasil #Australia #Canadá #SanPablo #BuenosAires #economy

FROM DAMASCUS TO TBILISI, FROM MOSCOW TO PARIS, FROM BEIJING TO JERUSALEM: THE NEW COLD WAR

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✍️ The article discusses the current state of international relations, highlighting the rise of new global powers and the decline of the Western world.

👉 The rise of new global powers, including China, Russia, and others 👉 The decline of the Western world and the United States' sole superpower status 👉 The potential for conflict between these emerging powers and the West 👉 The impact of this shift on global politics and international relations

-- #FrancisFukuyama #SamuelHuntington #GeorgeKennan #Russia #China #UnitedStates #Europe #MiddleEast #Israel #Georgia #Moldova #Ukraine #Iran #NorthKorea #Turkey #Jordan #SaudiArabia #world

READINGS: WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT CIVILIZATION

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✍️ The article discusses the concept of civilization and its evolution throughout history, highlighting the complexities and controversies surrounding its definition and application.

👉 The concept of civilization has been debated and redefined throughout history. 👉 Civilization has been associated with urbanization, refinement, and morality. 👉 The concept of civilization has been used to justify colonialism, imperialism, and other forms of violence and oppression. 👉 The definition and application of civilization have been shaped by cultural, historical, and political contexts.

-- #JoséEmilioBurucúa #MarcoTulioCicerón #TomásdeAquino #Maquiavelo #VictordeRiquetti(condedeMirabeau) #OscarTerán #Sarmiento #Alberdi #AristóbulodelValle #SimoneWeil #MaríaZambrano #JohanHuizinga #NorbertElias #SamuelHuntington #BuenosAires #China #India #Japón #Rusia #Francia #GranBretaña #Alemania #Asia #África #history

DECLINE OF LIBERALISM

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✍️ The article discusses the importance of understanding new ideas and theories in international relations and diplomacy, highlighting the potential benefits of incorporating new perspectives in decision-making.

👉 The importance of understanding new ideas and theories in international relations and diplomacy 👉 The potential benefits of incorporating new perspectives in decision-making 👉 The concept of the decline of liberalism and the emergence of new theories and perspectives 👉 The significance of staying informed about the latest developments in international relations and diplomacy

-- #MahathirMuhammad #FrancisFukuyama #SamuelHuntington #EmanuelWallerstein #NoamChomsky #JacquesDerrida #SlavojŽižek #FriedrichZürcher #politics

THE LIBERAL MOMENT: 'UNIPOLAR MOMENT' OR THE END OF HISTORY?

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✍️ The article discusses the concept of the "unipolar moment" and its relevance in understanding global politics. It explores how Charles Krauthammer's 1990 article predicted the end of the bipolar world order and the rise of the United States as a sole pole of power.

👉 The unipolar moment refers to the period of time when the United States was the sole pole of power in the world. 👉 Krauthammer's 1990 article predicted the end of the bipolar world order and the rise of the United States as a sole pole of power. 👉 The concept of the unipolar moment has evolved over time, with Krauthammer revisiting his thesis in 2002 and predicting the rise of alternative models. 👉 The concept is relevant in understanding global politics today, with the rise of alternative powers such as China and Russia. 👉 The article also discusses the concept of the "end of history" and how it relates to the concept of the unipolar moment.

-- #CharlesKrauthammer #FrancisFukuyama #VladimirPutin #XiJinping #SamuelHuntington #J.D.Vance #UnitedStates #Russia #China #Europe #politics

TRUMP’S PENTAGON OVERHAUL: PURGING WOKE AGENDAS, RESTORING READINESS

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✍️ The article discusses President-elect Donald Trump's proposed executive order to create a board to purge generals from the US military, with some critics accusing him of attempting to 'politicize' the military.

👉 The US military is facing a weakening of its ethos, which underpins its effectiveness 👉 The proposed board aims to restore accountability in the military 👉 Accountability has been lacking in the military for some time, with officers being promoted based on seniority rather than performance 👉 Historical examples of commissions being formed to review officer records and remove 'dead wood' to make room for younger, more capable officers

-- #DonaldTrump #StuartScheller #RichardKohn #ThomasRicks #GeorgeMarshall #WilliamWestmoreland #GeorgeCasey #ThomasJefferson #SamuelHuntington #AdmiralByng #Kabul #HamidKarzaiInternationalAirport #Washington #World #conservative #politics