#democratic processes

Hey there, friends! Grab your favorite beverage and settle in because we’re delving into the intriguing web of politics that binds Europe and the US. It’s a bit like that tangled string of fairy lights you try to unravel every holiday—lots of twists, turns, and potential shocks! Today, we’re breaking down the increasing friction over European self-reliance, the mysterious rise of right-wing…

Hey, you! Yeah, the one who’s curious about politics but doesn’t have the patience to scroll X all day or decode CNN’s ticker tape. Pull up a chair—let’s chat about what’s shaking up the world right now. It’s February 21, 2025, and the vibes between the U.S. and Europe? Tense, my friend. Think of it like a family reunion where everyone’s smiling through gritted teeth, pretending the…

Trudeau’s Aides Address Foreign Interference Concerns Top aides to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke out on Tuesday regarding the escalating issue of foreign powers meddling in Canada’s internal affairs, describing it as “an evolving landscape.” Their comments came amidst ongoing scrutiny of the government’s response to this pressing concern, particularly following Canada’s recent decision to…

Democracy Hacked, Martin Moore. London: Oneworld Publications, 2018.

Summary: An inquiry into the ways individuals and states have influenced democratic governments, how web-based platforms have made it possible, and some of the alternatives for the future.

Much has been made of various ways the 2016 presidential election in the United States was “hacked” or manipulated exploiting various tools…

Source: Bloomberg.com

In a term-of-the-day newsletters, I came across for the first time the definition of the so-called “Draghi Effect”, understood as “[t]he calming effect of European Central Bank President, Mario Draghi, on global financial markets.”[1] After I finished my reading, power was the first word I had on top of my head. Draghi, Yellen, the Pope, countries’ presidents, among others,…