Tag: USA
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China as one mega-lobbyist, America as a battlefield of lobbies
China does not lobby like the West. Instead, it absorbs lobbying into the state. As a result, the boundary between state, corporation, and strategy begins to fade. At the center stands the Chinese Communist Party. It coordinates direction across sectors. Moreover, it enforces alignment when needed. Importantly, it does not eliminate interest groups. Rather, it…
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The 1924 immigration act: Hidden intentions, a 400 million America
In 1924, the United States adopted one of the most restrictive immigration laws in its history. The Immigration Act of 1924 presented itself as a rational policy. It promised order, stability, and controlled population growth. Moreover, it framed itself as a necessary response to social tension and rapid change. However, beneath this neutral language lay…
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American religiousness: Decent or fanaticism?
At first, religion in America looks normal. You see churches, you hear references to God. You assume something similar to Europe. However, this assumption collapses the moment you engage with it more deeply. I expected moderation. I expected distance; I expected something like Czechia, where religion survives mostly as a weak cultural residue. Instead, I…
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The American global geopolitical downfall
The decline of American global power is often described in cultural or political terms. Commentators focus on polarization, elections, leadership failures, or social conflict. While these factors matter at the surface level, they do not explain the structural shift in global power. The core mechanism of decline lies elsewhere. It lies in capital flows, financial…
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Media representation of non-believers: Stereotypes and stigma
Define “non-believers” (atheists, agnostics, secular people) as an often-misunderstood minority. Note that surveys regularly find atheists among the least trusted or liked groups. For example, Americans rank atheists first when asked which group “does not at all agree with my vision of American society.” Emphasize media’s influence: news and entertainment often shape public attitudes toward…
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America’s 400 days to save democracy
The United States was once regarded as the stronghold of democracy. Its Constitution inspired revolutions, and its institutions were treated as models across the world. Yet today, that image is cracking. Timothy Garton Ash warns that Americans have barely 400 days to save their republic. The warning is not rhetorical. It reflects a reality where…
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Reversed roles: A Smart U.S. president and a dumb Israeli one
History sometimes delivers ironies that shape global politics. The United States, the world’s most powerful country, elected a president described by his own top advisor as “as dumb as shit.” Israel, a far smaller state, is led by a man with an IQ estimated above 140, a survivor of decades in office, and a master…
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USA and its relationship to torture
The United States presents itself as the global defender of democracy and human rights. It celebrates its constitution, its freedoms, and its rule of law. Yet beneath this image lies a darker tradition. Torture has accompanied American power since its birth. It took different forms in different eras, but the pattern remained. Cruelty was used…
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What has led to the downfall of the USSR
The collapse of the Soviet Union was one of the most decisive events of the twentieth century. It ended the Cold War, dissolved a superpower, and reshaped the map of Eurasia. Yet more than thirty years later, the question of why the USSR fell still provokes debate. Countless explanations exist—some emphasize dissidents, others point to…
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Unipolar world vs multipolar: Full guide
Global power never stays frozen. It shifts with economic growth, military strength, and cultural influence. At the highest level, there are two basic shapes of the world order. A unipolar world has one dominant power setting the rules. A multipolar world has several major powers competing and cooperating. History has seen both—and each brings its…