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On The Fragility Of Minority Governments And Parliamentary Coalitions

Posted on December 19, 2024 by nathanalbright

Parliamentary systems, particularly those using proportional representation, often face the greatest challenges with minority governments and coalition stability. Let’s understand why by examining some notable examples: Israel serves as a prime example of systemic fragility. Their pure proportional representation system … Continue reading →

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The Development and Constitutional Implications of Policy Czars in American Governance

Posted on December 7, 2024 by nathanalbright

The establishment of specialized policy coordinators, colloquially known as “czars,” represents a significant change in American administrative governance. This practice emerged primarily during the 20th century as a response to complex policy challenges requiring coordinated federal action. While the term … Continue reading →

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The Development and Distribution of Cabinet Portfolios: A Global Analysis

Posted on December 6, 2024 by nathanalbright

The structure and size of national cabinets reflects both administrative needs and political priorities across different societies and time periods. Historical analysis reveals a general trend toward larger cabinets throughout the 20th and early 21st centuries, with most developed nations … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Strongman

Posted on September 28, 2024 by nathanalbright

Strongman: The Rise Of Five Dictators And The Fall Of Democracy, by Kenneth C. Davis It is obvious, in light of contemporary concerns about the fate of the United States and other democratic and republican nations, that this book was … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Against The World

Posted on September 23, 2024 by nathanalbright

Against The World: Anti-Globalism And Mass Politics Between The World Wars, by Tara Zahra It is easy to tell that the author’s own sympathies are definitely globalist, and the characters she most identifies with are ones that I would consider … Continue reading →

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The Democracy And Democracy: Part One

Posted on July 27, 2024 by nathanalbright

The Democratic Party in the United States was formed in the breakup of the first uniparty, the Democratic-Republican Party that had first triumphed electorally in 1800 and had by 1816 eliminated the Federalist Party as a going concern, so much … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Concise History Of New Zealand

Posted on May 20, 2024 by nathanalbright

A Concise history Of New Zealand, by Philippa Mein Smith Probably the best thing about this book is that it is concise. It is by no means a good history book, to be sure, for reasons that are predictable and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution

Posted on May 18, 2024 by nathanalbright

Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution, 1863-1877, by Eric Foner There is a lot that is deeply wrong with this book. The author’s socialist sort of mindset dovetails with his belief that the blacks of the South were right to expect the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Story Of American Freedom

Posted on May 10, 2024 by nathanalbright

The Story Of American Freedom, by Eric Foner Sometimes grammar can make a big difference in how one is to view a book. This book would have been considerably easier to praise had it (accurately) labeled itself as “A Story … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Breaking Chains

Posted on May 2, 2024 by nathanalbright

Breaking Chains: Slavery On Trial In The Oregon Territory, by R. Gregory Nokes There is definitely room for a good or even great book on the subject of slavery and the freeish black experience during the territorial phase of Oregon. … Continue reading →

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