The road to hell is paved with good intentions. All too often, so is the road to economic ruin. Few issues …
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It is neither demagoguery nor populism, nor nostalgia, to note that our era is marked in a singular way, and not …
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When navigating a complex modern economy, we rely on forecasts to make critical decisions. For decades, the final word on economic …
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Holiday season is upon us, and here at SpeakFreely HQ, we’re bracing ourselves for uncomfortable conversations with our families around the …
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In a move that was both shocking and predictable, the European Commission’s 2025 Enlargement Policy report has halted Georgia’s EU accession …
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Do you remember the coronavirus? The pandemic that froze the world, reshaped our routines and exposed the fragility of modern life. …
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Growing up in Turkey, one often hears: “This country takes one step forward, two steps back.” This saying reflects a repeating …
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In late 2025, Georgia’s government announced a $6 billion real-estate deal with the UAE-based developer Eagle Hills, presenting it as the …
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Luxembourg once was at the vanguard of abolishing the obligatory military service. Recent proposals to reintroduce conscription would destroy the commendable …
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If you go on YouTube and search for “Minecraft working computer”, you will find something exciting: city-sized circuits that can run …
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Every political ideology tells itself flattering stories. Progressives imagine they are the only moral compass left in a cynical world. Conservatives …
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In late October 2025, a U.S. congressional report reignited controversy across Africa when Washington hinted at the possibility of “direct intervention” …