Germany’s Suddenly Turbulent Election
In the wake of Trump’s victory—and his administration’s transformation from staunch ally to sneering adversary—Germany’s firewall against the far right is beginning to crack.
"It is not that Germany is immune to the far right. It is that, so far, the vast majority of politicians and civil society have prioritized opposing the far right strategically and pragmatically"
My piece on the German elections in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/worl...
22.02.2025 13:23 — 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
As just said by @jeremybowen.bsky.social
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Last time Trump handled a major international “negotiation” was with the Taliban if I’m not mistaken. How well did that work out?
17.02.2025 08:15 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Or another diversionary tactic??
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Rediscovering the Music of Auschwitz
Podcast Episode · Things Unseen · 24/01/2025 · 27m
Listen to this memorable piece of audio produced by my colleagues at @ctvctcvtc.bsky.social for Holocaust remembrance
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