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Can Tariffs Be Defended? Apparently Yes.
Whether we like it or not, Trump can already claim a pre-emptive policy victory.
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Shadi Hamid
Is It Possible to Be Magnanimous in Victory?
It might be a fantasy but it's the only way.
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On Conservatism
A guest essay from David Polansky on why everyone defends what they know best.
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David Polansky
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What is The Agonist?
Re-launching my Substack under a new name.
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Why is Trump destroying the economy?
A recording from Shadi Hamid's live video
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Shadi Hamid
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Damir Marusic
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The End of the Beginning
A recording from Shadi Hamid's live video
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Shadi Hamid
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Ross Barkan
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The Case of Mahmoud Khalil and the Limits of Democracy
Trump is testing my commitment to respecting democratic outcomes that I don't like
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The Agonist is going live!
Tonight at 5pm ET with author and novelist Ross Barkan
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Shadi Hamid
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How to Check Your Privilege
The status quo has been good for me. It hasn't for millions of other Americans.
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To Platform or Not to Platform?
Or why I don't think it's particularly useful to condemn Trump when he does or says obviously abhorrent things.
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Mitch McConnell fell down twice. But term limits aren't the answer.
Why do American politicians insist on working to the end of their days?
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Shadi Hamid
5:34
The Agonist with Shadi Hamid
The Agonist with Shadi Hamid
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