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Cybersecurity analysis of network traffic. Intelligence operations in cyberspace rely on detecting, exploiting, and managing vulnerabilities within complex digital systems.

How Institutional Cooperation Enables Intelligence Competition

This paper draws on material published in my new book, Age of Deception: Cybersecurity as Secret Statecraft (Cornell, 2025), used with permission of the publisher.

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Presidential Conspiracy Mongers

Presidential Conspiracy Mongers

About the book Conspirator in Chief: The Long Tradition of Conspiracy Theories in the American Presidency by Stephen F. Knott, published by University Press of Kansas, forthcoming in May 2026.

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A young child stands against a textured wall with arms crossed, wearing patterned clothing. In front of the child, there is a large, upright tire. To the left of the child, a small, angled block rests on the ground. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the contrast and details of the scene. This image symbolizes the resilience and strength of children in challenging environments. It serves as a reminder of the importance of advocating for and protecting children's rights, ensuring they have access to education, safety, and opportunities for a better future.

Protecting Children’s Rights: A Call for Global Action

About the book: Children's Rights in Crisis: Multidisciplinary, Transnational, and Comparative Perspectives,…

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Members of the Red Rebels, part of the Extinction Rebellion movement, perform a silent protest highlighting the ethics of addressing the climate crisis.

Books Environment & Animals

Ethics for the End Times

About Ecological Ethics and the Philosophy of Simone Weil: Decreation for the…

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The image displays several oil rigs positioned in a body of water under a cloudy sky that casts a somber, gloomy atmosphere. These massive structures, aligned across the horizon, emphasize the dominant presence of the oil industry amid political instability.

Analysis & Theories

Political Instability and the Oil Economy in MENA

Understanding and addressing the root causes of political instability in MENA is…

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Militant democracy: Image of an improvised wooden gallows with a noose, with the United States Capitol building in the background. This scene is from the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Militant Democracy: Legal Safeguards Against Internal Threats

About the book Democracy Despite Itself: Liberal Constitutionalism and Militant Democracy, by…

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Statue of Edmund Burke, a prominent Counter-Revolutionary thinker of the 18th century, known for his critique of revolutionary rationalism and his defense of European traditions.

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Reinventing Europe’s Past: The Counter-Revolutionary Legacy

About the book Europe against Revolution: Conservatism, Enlightenment, and the Making of…

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On March 7, 1965, 600 Black civil rights protesters led by Hosea Williams (at right front in dark raincoat) and John Lewis (at right in light-colored coat) crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. They were met by state troopers and local police, who gave them a two-minute warning to disperse. When the protesters refused, officers tear-gassed and beat them, resulting in over 50 hospitalizations.

Black ‘Race’ and White Supremacy Saga

About the book Black ‘Race’ and White Supremacy Saga by Kehbuma Langmia,…

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This image captures a significant moment during the 2019 Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protests. It shows a large crowd gathered under a sea of umbrellas, a symbol of resistance, amidst a rainy setting in an urban environment. The towering skyscrapers in the background and curved structures of a nearby transport hub enhance the metropolitan feel of the scene. The photo, taken in black and white, adds a dramatic and somber tone, emphasizing the unity and determination of the protesters. The dense congregation of umbrellas not only protects against the rain but also visually represents the collective spirit of the people standing against the proposed legislation.

The Assault on Liberal Values and Institutions in Hong Kong

In this interview, Professor Davis discusses the erosion of freedom in Hong…

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PEGIDA (Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamization of the West) protest in Frankfurt.

Freedom of Expression

Academia and the Illiberal Challenges to Freedom of Expression

Academic institutions are tasked with the critical challenge of preserving open discourse…

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A crowd of Cuban protesters in Canada has gathered to protest against the dictatorship in Cuba. The demonstrators are holding signs expressing their rejection of the communist regime and denouncing the murders and political oppression. Some of the visible signs in the image include messages like "Libertad para los presos políticos" (Freedom for political prisoners), "Patria y Vida" (Homeland and Life), "Viva Cuba libre" (Long live free Cuba), and "We must finish the communism in Cuba." The protest highlights the demand for freedom and human rights for Cubans, as well as the condemnation of the repression and human rights violations by the Cuban government. Additionally, Cuban flags and various images contrasting the situation in Cuba with other realities can be seen.

Political Opinion

State-Sanctioned Murders and Repression in Communist Cuba

The Cuban dictatorship has maintained its grip on power for 65 years,…

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A large crowd of people participating in a Catalonian independence protest, marching through city streets and waving numerous Catalan flags, advocating for political rights and independence from Spain.

Political Rights vs. Constitutional Law: The Catalan Crisis

The Catalan case illustrates the tensions and conflicts that arise when regional…

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A group of protestors is holding signs and banners during a demonstration for fair wages. The signs read "WE ARE WORTH MORE!", "STRIKE $15", and "FIGHT FOR $15". They are advocating for a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour. This image captures their collective call for recognition of their value and the need for fair compensation in the workplace. Photo by Bob Simpson (CC BY-NC-SA)

Books Analysis & Theories

Healing Divides: The Power of Recognition in Social Justice

Michèle Lamont’s Seeing Others offers a compelling examination of how recognizing the…

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Secularism-Artists Pawan Shukla and Veer Chandra, with the help of common people, created a 35-foot high map of India from 2.5 tons of iron. After 101 days of protests, the Delhi police removed materials put up by the protesters over the last 101 days, including artistic banners, this large standing map of India, and a model of the India Gate. This creative expression from the Global South highlights the region's unity and resilience.

Books Politics & Religion

Rethinking Secularism from the Global South

About the book "Secularism as Misdirection: Critical Thought from the Global South"…

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A group of Rohingya refugees, with a woman in a green headscarf prominently in the foreground. The image highlights the plight of the Rohingya people, a minority group from Myanmar, many of whom have sought refuge in neighboring countries. They face significant challenges, including limited legal protection and uncertain living conditions.

Politics & Religion

Legal Protections for Religious Diversity: Gaps and Challenges

The legal protection of religious diversity has evolved over centuries, reflecting diverse…

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War in Syria has caused massive home destruction

Books Culture & Politics

Architecture and Domicide in Syria’s War

About Domicide: Architecture, War and the Destruction of Home in Syria by…

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The Citizens United decision has substantially amplified the power of wealthy donors in American politics.

The Politics Brief

Citizens United: Impact of Wealthy Donors and Dark Money

The effectiveness of legislative efforts to curb dark money, the role of…

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