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Considering nonviolence as an ethical problem within a political philosophy requires a critique of individualism as well as an understanding of the psychosocial dimensions of violence. Butler draws upon Foucault, Fanon, Freud, and Benjamin to consider how the interdiction against violence fails to include lives regarded as ungrievable. By considering how "racial phantasms" inform justifications of state and administrative violence, Butler tracks how violence is often attributed to those who are most severely exposed to its lethal effects.

How did communism become such a pervasive economic and political philosophy? Why did it first take root in early 20th-century Russia? These and other questions are part of a fascinating story whose drama has few equals in terms of sheer scale, scope, or human suffering and belief. These 12 lectures invite you to go inside communism’s journey from a collection of political and economic theories to a revolutionary movement that rocked the world.

Global networks have formed "anti-gender ideology movements" dedicated to circulating a fantasy that gender is a dangerous threat to families, local cultures, civilization -- and even "man" himself. But what, exactly, is so scary about gender? In this vital, courageous book, Judith Butler, the ground-breaking philosopher whose influential work has redefined how we think about gender and sexuality, carefully examines how "gender" has become a phantasm for emerging authoritarian regimes, fascist formations, and transexclusionary feminists.

In December 2009, a group of the CIA’s top terrorist hunters gathered at a secret base in Khost, Afghanistan, to greet a rising superspy: Humam Khalil al-Balawi, a Jordanian double-agent who infiltrated the upper ranks of al-Qaeda. For months, he had sent shocking revelations from inside the terrorist network and now promised to help the CIA assassinate Osama bin Laden’s top deputy. Instead, as he stepped from his car, he detonated a 30-pound bomb strapped to his chest, instantly killing seven CIA operatives....

What do anarchists want? It seems easier to classify them by what they don't want, namely, the organizations of the State, and to identify them with rioting and protest rather than with any coherent ideology. But with demonstrations like those against the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund being blamed on anarchists, it is clear that an explanation of what they do stand for is long overdue. Colin Ward provides answers to these questions by considering anarchism from a variety of perspectives....

Spin Dictators traces how leaders such as Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew and Peru's Alberto Fujimori pioneered less violent, more covert, and more effective methods of monopolizing power. They cultivated an image of competence, concealed censorship, and used democratic institutions to undermine democracy, all while increasing international engagement for financial and reputational benefits.

In this powerful reassessment of the postwar order in Europe, Norman Naimark suggests that Joseph Stalin was far more open to a settlement on the continent than we have thought. Through revealing case studies from Poland and Yugoslavia to Denmark and Albania, Naimark recasts the early Cold War by focusing on Europeans' fight to determine their future. As nations devastated by war began rebuilding, Soviet intentions loomed large. Stalin's armies controlled most of the eastern half of the continent, and in France and Italy, communist parties were serious political forces.

Innovation is the main event of the modern age, the reason we experience both dramatic improvements in our living standards and unsettling changes in our society. It is innovation that will shape the 21st century. Yet innovation remains a mysterious process, poorly understood by policy makers and businessmen alike. Matt Ridley argues that we need to see innovation as an incremental, bottom-up, fortuitous process that happens as a direct result of the human habit of exchange, rather than an orderly, top-down process developing according to a plan.

Join The New European's Matt Kelly and Matt d'Ancona plus occasional guests for weekly chat on politics and media with a side of cultural stuff. A podcast in the spirit of the award-winning New European newspaper - irreverent, witty, surprising, argumentative ... and annoying all the right people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Miller and guests discuss the latest political news for the flagship podcast of the Never Trump movement and the reality-based community. Every weekday we provide insightful analysis, political hot-takes, an unabashed defense of liberal democracy and long-form interviews that cut through the "both-sides" BS. Plus a few laughs to help you wash down the crazy. Bulwark+ members can get a totally ad-free version of the show delivered right to their favorite podcast player.

Six years after Brexit, it can feel like we're still having the same conversations. This is the explainer we need to move on. And we do need to move on, because in the meantime so much has changed. The economic realities that are making the UK less competitive, less productive and less well-off are ever more obvious - and more and more people are finding out the Brexit they were sold was based on falsehoods and fantasy. So what exactly went wrong with Brexit?

In 1848, The Communist Manifesto was published by two émigrés from Germany. Marx and Engels' apocalyptic vision of an insatiable system that penetrates every corner of the world reduces every relationship to that of profit, and burst asunder the old forms of production and of politics. It is still a recognisable picture of our world—the vampiric energy of the system being once again highly contentious. This is a strikingly imaginative take on Marx and what his most haunting book has to say to us today.

コバホーク、出陣！見慣れた派閥対立の図式を超え、ようやく日本でも40代の総理候補という世界標準のリーダー選びに道が開けた。2024年のチャンスを逃せば、2度と自民党再生も日本の復活もないだろう。

"The Story of Philosophy: Plato" delves into the life and teachings of one of history's most influential philosophers. This accessible exploration traces Plato's philosophical journey from his origins as a student of Socrates to his development as a teacher and the establishment of his Academy in Athens. The book offers a detailed examination of his dialogues, addressing profound questions about knowledge, reality, and the ideal state, and assessing their ongoing impact on philosophical thought.

Royal Palace is a podcast where we explain French law and politics to Americans.

Un encuentro para el Control Social en Medellín y Antioquia. Este pódcast es la amalgama de una y muchas estrategias de control social e incidencia que desde la ciudad de Medellín se propone reunir voces de todas las Esquinas para la construcción de ideas, conceptos y la promoción de acciones por el bien común de las y los ciudadanos. Este pódcast se emite en la radio a través de los 101.4 FM - Medellín bajo el nombre de Acercando Esquinas, un programa que justamente alberga las voces diversas y propositivas que se le miden a la Radio Comunitaria como medio para la transformación ...

All about Russia. Novináři Ekaterina Kanakova a Alexandr Mitrofanov ve svém novém podcastu diskutují o aktuálních tématech týkajících se Ruska a jeho vlivu na svět kolem nás.

Behind the Reality: UrbanPop Podcast is your go-to audio-visual podcast, diving deep into real-life stories and issues that resonate with today's generation. We break down trending and thought-provoking topics, giving you an unfiltered look at the realities faced by today's youth and emerging generation. Our vibrant cast features dynamic personalities, each bringing their own unique perspectives and flair to the table. From the hosts to special guest appearances, each episode promises rich, engaging conversations that connect with everyday experiences, interests, and culture. At UrbanPop ...

Artificial Intelligence: Toronto Edition is your go-to podcast for a clear and concise breakdown of the latest Toronto city council meetings and other municipal affairs issues. Powered by advanced AI technologies, we provide an unbiased, efficient analysis of the key decisions, debates, and policies shaping the city’s future. Each episode dives into new proposals, local issues, and the voices driving change, offering you a straightforward summary of what matters most to our community. Stay informed and up-to-date as we sift through the noise to bring you the highlights that will impact life ...

Bochum-Kommunal berichtet - ganz objektiv betrachtet subjektiv aus der persönlichen Sicht von Jens Matheuszik über die Kommunalpolitik in Bochum. Dabei will Bochum-Kommunal versuchen politische Abläufe und dergleichen zu erklären.