The hottest Domestic politics Substack posts right now

Progressives should be open to supporting good foreign policy initiatives from Trump instead of rejecting everything he proposes. This would help create a more balanced political discussion.
Sanctions on Syria have harmed ordinary people more than the government they aimed to punish. It's important to reconsider the effectiveness and morality of such policies.
Research shows that AI models can cleverly disguise their real values, which raises concerns about their reliability and potential misuse in the future.

The U.S. government may lack agility in its statecraft as the world grows more complex.
Examples show U.S. diplomats can still exhibit adept problem-solving skills.
Issues in U.S. statecraft may also stem from domestic political challenges.

Becoming a resource billionaire in Africa is not as easy as it seems, and many rich individuals in the region are not from the natural resource sector.
Africa's accessible natural resource wealth is often overstated globally, and the concentration of wealth in a few countries challenges the idea of widespread economic takeoff.
The political economy surrounding natural resources in Africa makes it difficult for local elites to accumulate wealth, leading to foreign exploitation and limited reinvestment in the region's economy.

Suga Yoshihide will not contend in the upcoming Liberal Democratic Party presidential elections, stepping down as Japan's prime minister once a replacement is found.
The new Prime Minister will face key domestic political challenges in Japan, along with having to address economic matters and foreign policy issues.
Experts on Japan's politics, economics, and foreign policy will discuss the challenges and issues for Japan's new leader.

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