In the last essay we established that in the ideology of liberal democracy resides a paradoxical kernel that struggles to compromise individual rights and collective good. The individual rights fundamental to the liberal side have to be – somewhat but necessarily – infringed upon by the democratic side embodying a Read more…
Every year the effects of climate change become more visible, and the outlook for the future more desperate. Yet us consumers can take comfort, that we are recycling waste, paying carbon taxes, going electric and voting Green. Rather absurdly, it seems that the more we consume, the more opportunities we Read more…
In recent months we have witnessed rising tensions within the global market, with “trade war” being a common occurrence, particularly between China and the West. At the same time, this growing struggle is cast as more than just a trade dispute; that is, a clash of ideologies. But perhaps, these Read more…
In this first instalment of NoCheeseTalk we look at the inconsistent or even paradoxical interactions of the EU and its neighbour Turkey. This discussion is framed in light of the recent “sofagate” scandal, and how an ill-fated meeting of presidents laid bare the fragile basis of the EU liberal identity. Read more…
An American Oedipus Imagine Oedipus after having plucked his eyes out from their sockets. He is now blind, lacking the important ability of sight, a tragic end to the story. But not in America. In the American Dream there is no room for tragedy, every end has to be the Read more…
As the debate on gender representation rages on, we are going through the healthy reflection that some parts of society might be less represented at high-level governance. And for various reasons, we chose to segment society by gender and decided that the male-centric era of politics is over and actually Read more…