Daily Archives: September 13, 2025

White Paper: Stochastic Terrorism: The Legal and Practical Consequences of Dehumanizing and Libeling Political Opponents

Posted on September 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This white paper examines the phenomenon of stochastic terrorism—the use of inflammatory, dehumanizing, or libelous speech intended to increase the likelihood that unaffiliated individuals will commit violence against political opponents. While the perpetrators of such rhetoric often maintain legal … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Toward Statehood for the Bektashi World Headquarters: Pathways, Precedents, and Plausible Timelines

Posted on September 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary Albania’s government has floated creating a Vatican-style enclave—the “Sovereign State of the Bektashi Order”—on the grounds of the Bektashi World Headquarters (Kryegjyshata) in Tirana. Drafting began in late 2024; any such move would require amending Albania’s Constitution (which … Continue reading →

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No One Weeps for the Wicked: How Celebrating the Death of Opponents Breeds a Culture Where Violence Replaces Disagreement

Posted on September 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract In polarized societies, the death of ideological opponents is too often met with public glee. When political communities treat the passing of rivals as occasions for triumph rather than solemnity, they foster a culture in which violence replaces dialogue, … Continue reading →

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