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On Public Service
Trump's hostility to public service–and those who serve–stands as a warning in the lead-up to elections. Francis Fukuyama's latest.
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Why Public Administration?
Our professional bureaucracy is a bulwark against the potential incompetence and corruption of elected officials. Francis Fukuyama's latest.
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Seeking Authority Rather Than Authoritarians
Proceduralism is crippling the U.S. government, but both Democrats and Republicans are fearful of the solution. Francis Fukuyama's latest.
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Honoring Navalny
Francis Fukuyama on Alexei Navalny and how Americans can honor his legacy.
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Liberal Practice: Rules for Speech on Campus
Attacks on free speech at universities are a serious issue, but government-led efforts to restrict free thought remain a larger concern. Francis Fukuyama's latest.
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Not a Serious Country
American foreign policy has fallen prey to domestic politics with devastating results for the future world order. Francis Fukuyama's latest.
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What's Wrong with Liberalism: Theory
The shift from classical liberalism into "woke" liberalism isn't inevitable–and can be reversed. Francis Fukuyama's latest.
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Economies of Scale, Part III: Power, Inequality, and Dependence
Living in the modern world entails having our lives shaped by economies of scale. Francis Fukuyama's latest.