Monthly Archives: December 2013

Unhappy New Year for Mr. Erdogan

Posted on December 27, 2013 by jackgoldstone

A major scandal is unfolding in Turkey. Three members of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s cabinet have resigned under a cloud, with their sons being investigated for illicitly gained wealth (the interior minister’s son was found with strongboxes and money-counting … Continue reading →

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Highs and Lows at Year’s End

Posted on December 20, 2013 by jackgoldstone

The stock markets have hit all time highs, yet on the same day President Obama’s poll ratings have hit an all-time low. This oddity says much about what is happening to politics and inequality in America. Stock markets are high … Continue reading →

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A great leader passes: homage to Nelson Mandela

Posted on December 6, 2013 by jackgoldstone

In my work on revolutions, I have come around to the view that leaders DO matter; both for the success of revolutionary movements and for shaping the state and society afterwards. Nelson Mandela was an exceptional, exemplary revolutionary leader. Willing … Continue reading →

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Can Iran be Trusted (Yes, but…)

Posted on December 1, 2013 by jackgoldstone

Like any other country, Iran can be trusted: to pursue its own interests, but no further. So the euphoria regarding the recent multi-nation agreement on Iran’s nuclear program should be stepped down. Many of the provisions seem to rely on … Continue reading →

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