To effectively compete in the 21st century, the United States must broaden its base of power, more effectively integrate allied and partner capabilities, and develop a cohesive bloc capable of outcompeting any adversarial state, write Jacob Sharpe and @samdenney.bsky.social.
The United States cannot outcompete China alone and must reconceptualize its allies as co-producers of power, write Jacob Sharpe and @samdenney.bsky.social.
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To tackle the difficult domestic and international governance landscape, incoming German Chancellor Merz will have to overcome the fears that have undermined Germany’s politics for over a decade, from fear of refugees to fear of themselves, writes @samdenney.bsky.social.
Do you think this will affect the willingness of other parties to coalition with the CDU?
If you want to dig deeper, the Know Your Enemy podcast had a great episode on JD Vance and his outlook last August. They’re some of the best around for insights into the American right:
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Sam Denney went deep into how Covid-19 protests, Russia's war in Ukraine, and conspiracy thinking in Germany combined to create a dangerous problem for democracy - internally and externally.
Read it now 👇
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