American Purpose

YouTube video by Frankly Fukuyama Europe: Don't Back Down

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YouTube video by Frankly Fukuyama The Venezuelan Trap

@frankfukuyama.bsky.social speaks about the difficulties of nation building in Venezuela.

YouTube video by Frankly Fukuyama Trump and American Vetocracy

Trump and American Vetocracy:
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YouTube video by Frankly Fukuyama Trump and American Vetocracy

@frankfukuyama.bsky.social discusses how excessive proceduralism laid the groundwork for Donald Trump

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YouTube video by Frankly Fukuyama Don't Catastrophize, Trump is Weakening

@frankfukuyama.bsky.social reflects upon the end of the first year of the Trump Presidency.

"I think it is very important at this juncture for former American allies not to engage in catastrophic thinking, because catastrophism could become self-fulfilling"

Why China and the United States are Different Francis Fukuyama interviews—and is interviewed by—Dan Wang.

In the first half of the conversation, Frank Fukuyama interviews Dan Wang on his book Breakneck. In the second part, Dan queries Frank on his view of the Chinese Communist Party, his meeting with anti-corruption chief Wang Qishan, and other topics

Hegseth’s Dangerous Obsession With Lethality The “warrior ethos” is no way to run an army.

Hegseth’s Dangerous Obsession With Lethality
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The End of Macronisme Relentless instability is destroying France’s center.

Macron gets blamed for France's political chaos. But as I explain in @americanpurpose.bsky.social, that's mostly unfair - and misses the deeper problem www.persuasion.community/p/the-end-of... #Macron #Lecornu #CrisePolitique

Trump’s War on Universities Under the new regime, every student becomes a possible enemy.

"Kirk's killing on a university campus was a grave desecration—but the aftermath has been truly head-spinning. Conservatives who decried left-wing cancel culture a few years ago are calling for the firings of anyone who was insufficiently reverential in their reaction to the murder."

When Strongmen Own the Store Personal control over the economy is becoming Trump’s signature policy.

Trump’s conservatism is not ideological, but a rejection of the entire modern world. He wants to return to a premodern system centered around a king where anyone who wants to start a business or trade goods has to show the local boss their obedience—and pay him a bribe.

@tracinski.bsky.social

Our Coming Plutocracy Why Larry Ellison and Elon Musk threaten republican government in America.

"The Ellison's' are more in the mode of Silvio Berlusconi’s takeover of Mediaset or Elon's purchase of Twitter. If they succeed in creating this media empire, they will control a vast array of outlets, that will allow them to directly influence American politics."

@frankfukuyama.bsky.social

Survival Over Defection Why Iran’s military elites stay loyal.

"Officers who show loyalty through religious participation or regime support are often rewarded with early promotions or key assignments, regardless of merit."

The legendary @frankfukuyama.bsky.social will be joining us at this year’s New Liberal Action Summit!

He’ll be joining us for a discussion on the future of the center-left, at a time when liberal democracy is under threat from the populist right in every corner of the globe.

Can Trump Do That? What firing members of the Fed means for America.

On firing Lisa Cook: Can Trump Do That? www.persuasion.community/p/can-trump-...

Why Courts Can't Save America From This President Our system has depended on norms, not laws, against the abuse of executive power and those are outside the scope of the judicial branch

FRANCIS FUKUYAMA (@frankfukuyama.bsky.social): I actually like the deep state. I think that any functioning political system has to have a civil service that meets these basic Weberian requirements of being nonpartisan, expert, professional.

Can Trump Escape the Epstein Files? Conspiracy theories have become an essential part of being a conservative.

"Taking the red pill today is a confusing experience. We are finding out that Neo is not fighting the machines, but actually working with them to hide reality from us." @frankfukuyama.bsky.social

Can Trump Escape the Epstein Files? Conspiracy theories have become an essential part of being a conservative.

Can Trump Escape the Epstein Files?
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What’s Happening to the “Deep State”? Assaults on American state capacity are gaining steam.

"Americans have taken the existence of a modern state for granted and know how to complain about it. Now they are getting what they thought they wanted." @frankfukuyama.bsky.social

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Annihilation Of Our Freedom As national police power grows, American liberty declines.

Annihilation Of Our Freedom
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YouTube video by Frankly Fukuyama Agentic AI and the Problem of Delegation

Why agentic AI is a threat: youtu.be/Wq4t4abxE30

What South Korea’s Election Signified The gender and geopolitics of Lee Jae-myung’s victory.

What South Korea’s Election Signified
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The Beginning of the End for Robert Fico? Slovakia’s prime minister is determined to pull the country towards autocracy—but the public may yet fight back.

"To highlight just one egregious case among many, Fico-connected business people, currently under investigation by members of the European Parliament, directed €60 million from the EU’s Agricultural Payment Agency into the construction of lavish private residences."
@daliborrohac.bsky.social

From Georgian Dream to Georgian Nightmare As the country slides into full authoritarianism, it is time for the international community to act.

From Georgian Dream to Georgian Nightmare
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Social media platforms have long influenced global politics, but today their entanglement with power is deeper and more fraught than ever.

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