Private Gain, Public Loss
By Alon Harel Aeon Barbara and Mary are happily married. Barbara wants to buy Mary a new ring for her birthday. The problem is that Barbara knows nothing about jewellery. […]
Category Archives: INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
China and Its Arctic Trajectories
By Sanna Kopra The Arctic Institute China’s Arctic engagement has increased considerably during the past decade, which has not only offered plentiful economic opportunities but also created new risks and […]
We Once Thought Nostalgia was a Disease, But it Might be Key to Our Survival
By Eleanor Cummins Popular Mechanics We’ve all felt that jab to the soul you get from driving by your old high school haunts or hearing a tune you once danced […]
Closing in on the New Coronavirus
By Tim Vernimmen Knowable Magazine It is new, but not entirely. The coronavirus upending the world right now is so similar to the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) virus of […]
The Tragedy of Two Failing Superpowers
By Martin Wolf Financial Times History accelerates in crises. This pandemic may not itself transform the world, but it can accelerate changes already under way. One ongoing change has been […]
American Torture
By William Fitzhugh Brundage Aeon Torture was a traditional tool of statecraft when Europeans began the conquest of North America during the 17th century. Its legitimacy as an appropriate means […]
The Different Levels of Geopolitics of the Arctic
By Andreas Østhagen Georgetown Journal of International Affairs Few areas have been the source of as much speculation, hype, and overgeneralization as the Arctic region at the start of the […]
Emmanuel Macron’s Strategy of Disruption as the World Order Changes
By Benjamin Haddad Foreign Policy The last few weeks have seen a flurry of diplomatic activity and disruptive new rhetoric emerging from Paris. In a blunt and wide-ranging interview on the […]
Finland is a Capitalist Paradise
By Anu Partanen & Trevor Corson The New York Times Two years ago we were living in a pleasant neighborhood in Brooklyn. We were experienced professionals, enjoying a privileged life. […]
Machiavellian Personalities Enjoy Political Campaigning More Than Others
Psychology Today Scott A. McGreal In personality psychology, Machiavellianism refers to a cynical and manipulative approach to interpersonal relationships that embraces “moral flexibility” for personal gain. People high in Machiavellian traits, or […]
