Law, Order, and the Federal Admission Programme for Afghanistan Law and order – what could be more conservative than these two words? Law protects contracts and property. It upholds confidence in the continuity of existing structures. It cements power and serves as an instrument of power. Law must rule under the rule of law, and … Read more
Whilst walking the dog, I’ve been entertained by a fascinating series of podcasts on BBC Sounds called Fool’s Gold. It tells the story of two detectorists – folks who search everywhere using metal detectors – who found gold dating back to the 8th century. Very rare gold. 300 or more coins plus some jewellery. It’s … Read more
Galina Starovoitova played a key role in promoting democracy in Russia until her murder in 1998. Dina Gusejnova asks how Russian politics might have developed if she had survived. Galina Starovoitova (1946-1998) is best known for her work on federalism and self-determination, and her vision of democratic transitions in post-Soviet Russia. She was born in … Read more
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird last week announced lawsuits against Bitcoin Depot and CoinFlip, Iowa’s two largest cryptocurrency ATM operators, over their failures that allowed Iowans to transfer millions of dollars to scammers through their kiosks. In October 2023, the Iowa Attorney General’s office launched a first-of-its-kind investigation into cryptocurrency ATM companies. The office subpoenaed … Read more
The German radical right has mobilised around a working class identity that pits hard-working “makers” against parasitic “takers”. Linus Westheuser and Thomas Lux argue that for the left to win back support from the working class, it will have to revive its own tradition of class politics. This month’s federal election in Germany will unfold … Read more