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The Death of Empires

Feb 17, 2026

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7 min read

The Death of Empires

Democracy killed the Age of Empires, could a new age of imperialism kill democracy

Ben J. Clarke
Ben J. Clarke
News Zombies

Feb 10, 2026

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5 min read

News Zombies

Why are we so compelled to watch the minutia of the news

Ben J. Clarke
Ben J. Clarke
A North Atlantic Superpower?

Feb 3, 2026

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6 min read

A North Atlantic Superpower?

It's almost ridiculous to suggest that Britain and Canada federate. Except, actually, they should

Ben J. Clarke
Ben J. Clarke
American Autocracy

Jan 27, 2026

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13 min read

American Autocracy

Even enviably robust political systems can slide into the abyss

Ben J. Clarke
Ben J. Clarke
Ancient Cloaks and Daggers

Jan 20, 2026

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6 min read

Ancient Cloaks and Daggers

As the world spins, let's all stay silent.

Ben J. Clarke
Ben J. Clarke
Wellness Content. Less is More

Jan 13, 2026

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4 min read

Wellness Content. Less is More

The health and fitness industry needs to lighten up

Ben J. Clarke
Ben J. Clarke
I'm Back, Mostly

Jan 6, 2026

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6 min read

I'm Back, Mostly

This winter has been a reminder that infections are still a threat.

Ben J. Clarke
Ben J. Clarke
AI Bubble Paradox

Nov 25, 2025

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4 min read

AI Bubble Paradox

It's always worth taking a logic breath

Ben J. Clarke
Ben J. Clarke
Suing The BBC

Nov 18, 2025

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6 min read

Suing The BBC

The US President putting Auntie Beeb in the dock wasn't on anyone's radar

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Ben J. Clarke
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