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Shapour Bakhtiar: A Staunch Secularist and a Devoted Democrat Throughout his life, Bakhtiar championed the cause of democracy and remained steadfast in his beliefs. He was one of hundreds of dissidents to be extrajudicially executed by the Islamic Republic, a state-sponsored

Este mensaje es para ti, que no te reconoces en la Venezuela de hoy, que estás cansado de tener a tu familia separada, que votaste y quieres que se respete lo que decidiste el 28 de julio. Nos vemos el próximo sábado 17 en la Gran Protesta Mundial por la VERDAD. Actívate en

On the anniversary of the Big Joe nuclear test: persuasion.community/p/the-curious-…

My latest Frankly Fukuyama blog post regarding Schedule F: persuasion.community/p/whats-really…

The incentives that drive toxic content on the internet: an interview with Renee DiResta Renee DiResta: youtu.be/9_PlEqqU23I

Unfortunately, the courts will not save us from Schedule F: persuasion.community/p/schedule-f-c…

An update on the fraudulent Venezuelan election: youtu.be/q3srrq9XG3A

Your regular reminder to subscribe to my Frankly Fukuyama YouTube channel: youtu.be/9_PlEqqU23I

1/ Russian conscripts are now fighting, dying and being captured in large numbers in Ukraine's Kursk offensive. As this is the first time that conscripts have been a significant factor in the war, let's look at who the conscripts are and why so many have surrendered. ⬇️

How to train democracy activists and reformers: A conversation with Felix Maradiaga: youtu.be/X0AwrolJh94

1/9 This is the draft of the Ukrainian Declaration of Independence. Today, it is kept in a museum, under glass on a special podium. But 17 years ago, this notebook sat on my bookshelf for nearly a week, alongside rows of Soviet-era publications.

Enjoyed this conversation very much.

Bella Ciao has become an anthem for the oppressed women in Afghanistan and Iran.

After October 7, lots of elite colleges convened antisemitism task forces. I read all the reports released so far. Most urged better including Jews as beneficiaries of DEI as one solution. But Stanford concluded that DEI is part of the problem. theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

Can you believe he wears that outfit!?

The latest from American Purpose: persuasion.community/p/idealists-du…

A reminder that American Purpose has moved to Persuasion and Substack and can be found here: persuasion.community/s/american-pur…

“Thus far, the so-called year of elections has not been a terrible one for democracy worldwide,” writes Francis Fukuyama. “Populist and authoritarian parties and leaders have made gains in some countries, but they have lost in others.” foreignaffairs.com/united-states/…

“Thus far, the so-called year of elections has not been a terrible one for democracy worldwide,” writes Francis Fukuyama. “Populist and authoritarian parties and leaders have made gains in some countries, but they have lost in others.” foreignaffairs.com/united-states/…

Frankly Fukuyama: Why I like movies about female hitmen: persuasion.community/p/the-female-h…