OPINION. L’Union européenne est confrontée à une politique active d’influence militaire, commerciale, numérique et technologique de pays menée par des régimes autoritaires comme la Chine et la Russie. Le cas de l’Ukraine ou l’implantation de la 5G par Huawei en sont des exemples. Il est nécessaire que les démocraties libérales telles que l’UE et les […]
Europe needs smart policies to combat authoritarian regimes
For decades political stability, economic growth and peace have been indispensable to making Europe a prosperous and free continent. European Union institutions and individual member nations spearheaded these efforts, liberalizing trade and opening up markets to make consumers and citizens much better off. Increased cooperation and free exchange of goods have vastly improved the lives […]
What can liberal democracies do about China?
Protests are brewing in Hong Kong and the Chinese Communist Party is cracking down. Most talk about China is about trade, but what can liberal democracies do to ensure our principles are upheld and recognized? An interview with CCC Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski. Broadcast on the Joe Catenacci Show on The Big Talker 106.7 FM […]
What Happened to Free Trade in North America?
Even though the United States-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement has been completed and is ready to be ratified, it hasn’t moved through Congress. What’s the holdup? And why is no Democratic presidential candidate backing free trade as a principle? CCC Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski breaks it down. Broadcast on the Joe Catenacci Show on The Big […]
Politician Endorsed Social Media Bans Are Dangerous Territory
When it comes to social media, US politicians are rhetoric-heavy on banning policial ads. But that would mean sweeping consequences for all types of civil society groups, community organizations, and small businesses. That affects billions of consumers worldwide. Considering Sen. Warren is an advocate of such bans, yet decries when they are applied to groups […]
The Innocents Abroad: Pratik Chougle on Why the Pacifist Movement Died
Over the last century, there was a vibrant peace and pacifist movement that existed in the United States. However, as wars have grown into far-off conflicts and the military has usurped part of civilian life, a standing movement for pacifism has faded from the scene in the 21st Century. Added to that, political parties have […]
6: Technology as Pharmakon
The question of the impact of technology is a major theme in today’s culture. TV shows, books, and even entire fields of philosophy are dedicating to exploring the positive and negative impacts. Social media, an important method of communication for a large portion of Earth’s population, is very much an extension of this. In a […]
5: Who Controls Language?
Language is both beautiful and organic. It varies from country to country, in dialect, pattern, and tone. However, certain institutions and people are trying to change language and how we use it, both for political reasons and for simplification. Will they be successful? What if people reject these changes? How can we ensure the survival […]
4: Citizenship of the Future
What will be the citizenship of the future? The tradition of citizenship has evolved over time, and been expanded for many who could not share in the rights, obligations, and responsibilities. But larger governing structures like the European Union, the affordability of travel, the changing nature of work, the Internet, and the portability of our […]
Elizabeth Warren Outraged by Social Media Bans She Champions
In a tweet she published on Tuesday, Democratic Presidential Candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren blasted Twitter’s new ad policy that won’t approve any political advertising. The problem with Sen. Warren’s outrage is that she herself is a champion of breaking up social media networks as an end goal, and restricting political advertising in the meantime. Therefore, […]