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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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Governments have been known to employ agents provocateurs to infiltrate and influence protest movements, often to disrupt or discredit the agenda of the demonstrators.

Freedom of Expression

Agents Provocateurs: Eroding Democracy & Free Speech

In the core of liberal democracies, agents provocateurs stealthily infiltrate political groups…

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Former President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan walking through a hallway surrounded by other officials, symbolizing the authority he wielded, in a context where autocratic elections have been a subject of international scrutiny.

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Autocratic Elections: Decoding Modern Authoritarianism

The book delves into the intricate world of autocratic regimes, shedding light…

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The Agnew Clinic" by Thomas Eakins epitomizes medical professionalism, depicting a 19th-century surgical lecture in meticulous detail.

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Redefining Professionalism: A Historical and Sociopolitical Exploration

Faitini's book Shaping the Profession unveils the rich history and multidimensional moral,…

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Horizontal portrait of Plato, with the left half in black and white marble-like style, and the right in vibrant colors with abstract animal forms, representing Interspecies Dialogues.

Environment & Animals

Revisiting Plato: A Modern Take on Interspecies Dialogues

By learning from Plato and engaging with modern thinkers like Rancière and…

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David Hel, prominent theorist of Cosmopolitan Global Democracy, during the seminar 'A Theory of Global Politics: From the Holocaust to the Present Day'. Photo by Fondazione Giannino Bassetti.

Analysis & Theories Democracy & Authoritarianism

Global Democracy Theories: Reshaping Political Authority

Global democracy theories critically examine the collective mechanisms shaping political authority. These…

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The New Man statue in Durres, Albania, stands as a silhouette against the sky, symbolizing strength and forward-looking determination, while a group of lively people mirror its stance, celebrating the spirit of unity and progress.

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The New Man: Redefining Humanity in Communist Albania

Albania's transformation under communism through the 'New Man' concept reveals a radical…

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Elon Musk at TED 2022, discussing the future of Twitter and speech boundaries.

Freedom of Expression

Exploring Speech Boundaries: A Modern Quest

In a world where words wield power, understanding the boundaries of speech…

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The image you've uploaded is a political cartoon depicting the concept of "Civilizational Populism." It shows Uncle Sam standing on a pedestal labeled with the phrase "America for Americans," pointing towards a crowd of diverse immigrants. In the background, we see the Statue of Liberty and a building labeled "Depot for Immigrants," which suggests the setting might be a port of entry such as Ellis Island. The cartoon appears to comment on the attitudes towards immigration and the tension between welcoming new arrivals and protecting the interests of existing citizens. The style of the cartoon is reminiscent of late 19th to early 20th-century American political cartoons, which often used caricature and satire to comment on social and political issues of the time.

Analysis & Theories

The Surge of Civilizational Populism

Amidst global shifts, Civilizational Populism emerges as a defining force, challenging traditional…

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Illustration showing the juxtaposition of ancient civilizations and the digital age. Ancient ruins stand alongside modern cityscapes, with AI bots as statues in a public square. Floating above are digital clouds that rain down information, both truths and falsehoods. Citizens below, equipped with magnifying glasses, attempt to discern the genuine from the deceptive. The horizon is marked by a setting sun, casting long shadows, symbolizing the fading line between reality and disinformation in the era of AI.

AI Bots & Truth: Navigating Democracy’s Digital Challenge

Our democracies, built on the bedrock of informed choice and trust, are…

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Anti-fascist movements march in London in 2018. Photo by Janusz Kaliszczak.

Political History

British Anti-Fascist Movements: A Retrospect

Anti-fascist movements in Britain reshaped political landscapes, intertwining the fight against fascism…

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A diverse crowd demonstrating for Catalan independence, with colorful flags and a banner promoting Catalonia as a future independent state, highlighting national diversity in a European city setting.

Analysis & Theories

Managing National Diversity: A Global Challenge

In an era marked by uncertainty, the management of national diversity emerges…

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Conversation with Mina Andreeva: A Snapshot from the Citizens’ Corner Debate on EU Citizens and Their Digital Human Rights at the European Parliament

Guarding Digital Human Rights in the Tech Era

Amidst the technological revolution, digital human rights stand at a crucial juncture,…

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An artistically rendered phoenix, symbolizing resilience and rebirth, majestically rises from the ashes of burnt book pages against a dark background, visually embodying the theme of 'Intellectual Freedom'.

Freedom of Expression

Intellectual Freedom: The Power of Books Against Censorship

Championing intellectual freedom, literature stands as a defiant bulwark against censorship, embodying…

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Protesters march on July 11, 2021, against the totalitarian Cuban regime, demanding liberty and life in a fervent call for change.

Totalitarian Cuban Regime: 65 Years of Repression

Beneath the revolutionary facade, the totalitarian Cuban regime has systematically curtailed freedoms,…

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Photo of a bustling anti-racism protest inside the York University student center. Students from diverse backgrounds gather en masse, filling the multi-level atrium. They stand attentively, some with backpacks on, facing a central point of interest, possibly a speaker or focal event. Banners drape over the railings of the upper floors, with messages promoting equality and denouncing racism. The image captures a moment of peaceful yet powerful advocacy, symbolizing a collective quest for expression and equity in an academic setting.

Freedom of Expression

Expression and Equity: University Dynamics in Canada

In Canadian universities, 'Expression and Equity' are not just concepts, but the…

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