Warnings that leaders like Donald Trump hold a dagger at the throat of democracy have evoked a sense of befuddlement among moderates. How can so many Republicans—voters, once reasonable-sounding officeholders and the Read more
Tag: Ideology
Opinion: China’s economy is rotting from the head
BOSTON (Project Syndicate)—China highlights a long-debated question about economic development: Can a top-down autocracy outperform liberal market economies in terms of innovation and growth? Between 1980 and 2019, China’s average Read more
There are 40 million renters in America. Their ‘political mobilization’ could influence the midterm elections.
Forty-four million households rent in the United States — but are politicos treating those tenants as an influential voting bloc? Renters have historically been less likely to vote when compared to Read more
Opinion: If Europe and the U.S. want to win the war in Ukraine, they must enlist their economies in the fight
NEW YORK (Project Syndicate)—Politically, the G-7 and like-minded countries around the world have adopted a war footing to stop Russian aggression. Russian President Vladimir Putin violated the most fundamental principle Read more
Opinion: Conservatives in the U.K. and the U.S. must turn away from the populist politics of grievance and return to pro-growth policies
WASHINGTON (Project Syndicate)—The United Kingdom’s new prime minister, Liz Truss, is turning the page on self-destructive populism. Meanwhile, the United States continues to wallow in it. If she can navigate Read more
Opinion: Americans want a president selling solutions, not a revolution
Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump would be among the least desirable nominees for 2024. Americans are profoundly unhappy about the direction of the country and want someone focused more sharply on challenges Read more
Opinion: Biden pushed the country too far to the left when he took office, leaving many Democratic voters behind
President Joe Biden is in deep trouble within his own party. A New York Times/Siena College poll in July indicated 61% of Democrats would prefer a different standard-bearer in 2024. Read more