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The Philosophy of the Rupture

In 1989, Francis Fukuyama declared that liberal democracy had won, that history, understood as ideological struggle, was over. Thirty-seven years later, Jonathan Rauch argues in The Atlantic that America has a fascist president, while Mark Carney tells Davos that the rules-based international order is finished. Both are describing the same phenomenon from different angles: the collapse of an endpoint that was never as stable as advertised.

Derek Barnes
Derek Barnes
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After Carney's Win: Will Poilievre Choose Division or Cooperation?

As Mark Carney leads the Liberals to a surprise minority government victory, Pierre Poilievre faces a crucial choice between continuing divisive politics or embracing a more constructive opposition role.

Derek Barnes
Derek Barnes
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Elbows Up: A Proactive Action Plan for Civilian Resistance in Canada

A hypothetical nonviolent resistance strategy for Canadians in the event of a hostile takeover, based on proven civil resistance principles from historical movements worldwide.

Derek Barnes
Derek Barnes