Whataboutism and Great Power Diplomacy
We need a more rigorous understanding of the phenomenon of whataboutism. There is a great deal at stake here since politicians and diplomats use this diversionary tactic to argue about…
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Harry Sargent
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Harry Sargent is a writer and tour guide. He has an MA in History from the University of Sydney.
Vigilance Fatigue: Why Holding Government to Account Is Becoming Increasingly Exhausting
Many people who might once have been activists now engage in political life only passively, by watching videos and reading news and commentary. Moreover, so much political commentary is produced…
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Can We Have Equality of Opportunity Without Curbing Free Speech?
The quest for equality of opportunity is now pitted against free speech in the marketplace of ideas. Some think that curbs on freedom of speech are acceptable in order to…
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When Is a Phobia Not a Phobia? The Ill-Fated Theory of Teutophobia
Certain fears are clearly irrational and some are totally justified. More often, though, they are under- or overestimations of threat. In the field of international relations, the consequences of such…
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Why Political Correctness Is Self-Defeating
We generally think of critiquing political correctness as a conservative talking point. This is a grave mistake. There is much to dislike about haughty individuals telling us what to think,…
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