The Devil’s Advocate conducts a canonization inquiry in reverse, applying it to today’s political leaders. Marco Rubio’s Athens speech, read against Milton’s Satan, shows how primacy-seeking rhetoric inverts heaven and hell. The crusading language of Europe’s leaders casts them in the role of Milton’s fallen angels, while peacemakers in the Vatican are exiled to limbo.
The Occupy Movement and the Arab Spring are only two examples of social media helping citizens to take action. In recent times, the power of social media has increasingly been felt in politics. The positive effect of social media on…
On the 80th anniversary of the beginning of World War II, we look at the story of this tragic conflict. Barely 21 years after the end of World War I, a bloodier war broke out and ended with the use…
American entrepreneur and venture capitalist Peter Thiel’s transatlantic childhood shaped his unique blend of German philosophical seriousness and American entrepreneurial swagger. His recent Axel Springer Award in Berlin sparked controversy, reflecting his controversial role in tech and politics. Critics see…
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s recent electoral defeat in Hungary signals a potential turning point in the fight against rising nationalist authoritarianism, with lessons for the US as it confronts Trump-style populism. The Hungarian opposition’s success highlights the central role of…
Lobbying is essential for helping ordinary citizens navigate the complex political system and advocate for their interests. Despite the negative perceptions of lobbyists, they serve as valuable guides who facilitate meaningful change. Reforming and using lobbying constructively could make government…
The Devil’s Advocate conducts a canonization inquiry in reverse, applying it to today’s political leaders. Marco Rubio’s Athens speech, read against Milton’s Satan, shows how primacy-seeking rhetoric inverts heaven and hell. The crusading language of Europe’s leaders casts them in the role of Milton’s fallen angels, while peacemakers in the Vatican are exiled to limbo.
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