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Christopher Caldwell

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America Is Officially an Empire in Decline

America Is Officially an Empire in Decline

President Trump has overextended the empire dangerously.

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Christopher Caldwell

Spain’s Approach to Migration Is Overrated and Harmful

It appears democratically unworkable and may be stoking populism.

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Trump’s Voters Are Discovering What ‘America First’ Really Means

Whether or not the Venezuelan raid was advisable, it was Trumpian.

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Trump Is Not Attacking Europe. He’s Attacking Something Else.

It’s an actual place, not an arbitrarily bounded zone.

11.12.2025 30

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That Hegseth Speech Was Actually Pretty Good

Despite some rude provocations, he outlined a nuanced vision of the military.

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Do We Really Want an Independent Fed?

An independent bank is an unaccountable bank.

19.09.2025 9

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