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#Georgia 🇬🇪 faces a political crisis, with the ruling party, Georgian Dream, accused of eroding democracy through punitive 'Foreign Influence' legislation targeting civil society and opposition. Despite mass protests and international criticism, the government remains defiant. This essay examines Georgia's urgent concerns, which revolve around state capture, illiberal pivots, and potential Russian influences. #democracy #putin #russia #sphereofinfluence #corruption #elites #society #europe READ:

The recent rise of far-right parties in countries like France, Italy, Germany, and most recently Austria, points to a significant shift in Europe’s political landscape. These movements are often driven by dissatisfaction with the status quo, growing social polarization, and concerns over national sovereignty. Additionally, domestic issues such as economic struggles and the rising cost of living are pushing many voters toward parties that promise radical solutions. This shift is also putting pressure on the European Union’s political structure. Many of these far-right parties prioritize national sovereignty and advocate for a reassessment of their countries’ relationships with the EU. If their influence continues to grow, we could see increased challenges to the unity of the European Union and more conflicts between member states. Ultimately, the rise of the far-right in Europe signals a more fragmented political environment, both domestically and at the EU level. The key challenge ahead will be to develop solutions that preserve democracy and social cohesion in the face of these changing dynamics. https://lnkd.in/dQA9i-Gj

One of the defining characteristics of fascism is that it opposes a democratic government. In democracies, people must be able to vote for whom they wish. This is how it works. When they can only vote for a subset of the choices that they wish to vote for, this is no longer a democracy. https://lnkd.in/dUJbqUM3

My latest column from #Newsmax on how world politics is shifting from #fanaticism to #pragmatism

🌍 We're amidst a pivotal moment in global politics. With an unprecedented four billion people heading to the polls this year, we're witnessing a profound expression of democratic will worldwide. Managing Director Moray Macdonald, shares his views on the unprecedented challenges facing global politics in 2024. Read here: https://lnkd.in/eF679VPn #GlobalPolitics #Democracy #BusinessStrategy #PoliticalAnalysis #InstinctifInsights #TheWorldVotes

For many, politics feels broken. With four billion people across the world heading to the polls in 2024, this year will reveal how true this is. On many issues, there is a wide gap between what is concerning your average voter and what the political establishment are talking about. If that is sustained, then democracies could indeed be at risk. What role is there for business in democracy? Read on below 👇

The anti-Zionist movement is so dangerous to the US empire because it exposes the contradictions and artificiality of US politics. Small-government, “America first” conservatives cheer that their tax dollars go to a foreign nation and support the suppression of free speech towards that end. Liberals who supposedly stand with repressed minorities and spent the past few years bleating about “international law” are helping arm a settler-colonial ethnostate as it commits genocide. And after years of shrieking about Russian “election interference," liberals deliberately ignore AIPAC’s proud influence over elections and therefore decisions of politicians. Democrats and Republicans claim to despise one another and seemingly can’t work together. But when it comes to maintaining a settler-colonial ethnostate and suppressing all domestic dissent, Democrats and Republicans work together wonderfully.

Some Americans say they’d rather have a dictatorship. Do they remember what happened during the COVID-19 pandemic in countries like North Korea? Kim Jong-un, a man who doesn’t allow his people to ask questions or challenge his authority, won’t hesitate to oppress his citizens. He reportedly killed his own siblings for disagreement. Is this really the kind of leadership people want? China — When the pandemic hit, cities were locked down for a month and a half. No one could leave their homes, regardless of the circumstances. Imagine living in a place where your government dictates when you can even step outside. Is that prefered? America has a check-and-balance system that prevents any one branch of government from having absolute power. We have a separation of powers—executive, legislative, and judicial branches—working together, yet holding each other accountable. This system ensures that no leader can make extreme decisions unilaterally, like locking down a city without oversight or... Dictatorships may offer the illusion of control, but they lack the safeguards that protect individual freedoms. Our system, though imperfect, guarantees that power is checked, and our rights are preserved. Keep it! Worse than them — https://lnkd.in/gD5szg2u