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In defence of shareholder democracy
The limited liability company remains the best vehicle for capitalistic endeavour.
Merryn Somerset Webb
December 29, 2022
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Long-form writing from leading scholars and commentators on history, statecraft, warfare, philosophy and culture.
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How China learned to love the bomb
The Chinese Communist Party sees growing political value in its nuclear status: any prospect of nuclear reduction, let alone disarmament, has become bleaker than ever before.
Nicola Leveringhaus
December 28, 2022
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Russia’s tragedy is a warning to us all
Russia’s war is a tragedy for its people whose acceptance of it is mired in complexity — and sheer horror for Ukrainians living it in real time.
Sergey Radchenko
December 27, 2022
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The year the West woke up
Was 2022 really the age of the strong man? History might tell a different tale.
Lawrence Freedman
December 26, 2022
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Christmas warmth illuminates dark times
The modern, secular season’s choreography of manufactured joy can be unedifying, but at its essence the winter solstice remains a beacon of warmth and light illuminating our natura..
Marie Daouda
December 24, 2022
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A Year in Ideas
At Engelsberg Ideas, our contributors have engaged with the biggest stories and themes of 2022, including the character of war in flux, technological shifts, geopolitical tension, ..
Engelsberg Ideas
December 21, 2022
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Reclaiming Christian freedom for the modern age
Old beliefs based on fundamental principles once had the authority to champion liberation from base instincts and arbitrary social forces. We must reclaim that inheritance.
Richard Chartres
December 20, 2022
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Breaking the nuclear taboo
Russian aggression has sparked fears of apocalypse. Although terrifying, this is an opportunity for decision makers to ask themselves 'what next?' should the nuclear pact break.
Jeffrey H. Michaels
December 15, 2022
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The visionary potential of the Biblical legacy
Although often cast as a barrier to progress, religion has made an invaluable contribution to developing political thought.
Jayne Svenungsson
December 14, 2022