Every year, I comb through my bookshelves (physical and digital) and create a reading stack for the year. My reading in 2018 is diverse, but I think it deepens my understanding of citizenship and civi responsibility.
What I’m Reading in 2018 Read More »
Protests in Iran and Tunisia may look like an Arab Spring repeat, but they are more likely to entrench regimes rather than overturn them.
Don’t Hold Your Breath for Another Arab Spring Read More »
I present, here, 10 theses I have formulated as part of my study of the Middle East North Africa (MENA) political economy this past semester. They are meant to provide framing for ongoing discussion and study rather than be fixed principles.
10 Theses for Studying Political Economy Read More »
I’ve been thinking a lot about the future of liberalism, both as a philosophical school and a method of governance. What follows is the first of what I hope to be a multi part series of reflections on the nature of liberalism and the current illiberal moment we appear to be living in. What is the future of liberalism globally and domestically?
Has Global Liberalism Hit an Illiberal Wall? Read More »
Aristotle noted in his Politics that humans are uniquely political because of their ability to speak. Conversation allows for relationships, organization and community. If we can’t have good conversations about the issues that concern our communities, democracy dies. It’s that simple.
How We Talk About Politics (And Why We Should Stop It) Read More »
