American Purpose
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An online magazine and intellectual community devoted to revitalizing democracy and a broad political center.
Owned by @frankfukuyama.bsky.social
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Owned by @frankfukuyama.bsky.social
More at https://www.persuasion.community/s/american-purpose
In the first half of the conversation, Frank Fukuyama interviews Dan Wang on his book Breakneck. In the second part, Dan queries Frank on his view of the Chinese Communist Party, his meeting with anti-corruption chief Wang Qishan, and other topics
Why China and the United States are Different
Francis Fukuyama interviews—and is interviewed by—Dan Wang.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
In the first half of the conversation, Frank Fukuyama interviews Dan Wang on his book Breakneck. In the second part, Dan queries Frank on his view of the Chinese Communist Party, his meeting with anti-corruption chief Wang Qishan, and other topics
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Hegseth’s Dangerous Obsession With Lethality
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Hegseth’s Dangerous Obsession With Lethality
The “warrior ethos” is no way to run an army.
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October 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Hegseth’s Dangerous Obsession With Lethality
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Macron gets blamed for France's political chaos. But as I explain in @americanpurpose.bsky.social, that's mostly unfair - and misses the deeper problem www.persuasion.community/p/the-end-of... #Macron #Lecornu #CrisePolitique
The End of Macronisme
Relentless instability is destroying France’s center.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Macron gets blamed for France's political chaos. But as I explain in @americanpurpose.bsky.social, that's mostly unfair - and misses the deeper problem www.persuasion.community/p/the-end-of... #Macron #Lecornu #CrisePolitique
"Kirk's killing on a university campus was a grave desecration—but the aftermath has been truly head-spinning. Conservatives who decried left-wing cancel culture a few years ago are calling for the firings of anyone who was insufficiently reverential in their reaction to the murder."
Trump’s War on Universities
Under the new regime, every student becomes a possible enemy.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
"Kirk's killing on a university campus was a grave desecration—but the aftermath has been truly head-spinning. Conservatives who decried left-wing cancel culture a few years ago are calling for the firings of anyone who was insufficiently reverential in their reaction to the murder."
Trump’s conservatism is not ideological, but a rejection of the entire modern world. He wants to return to a premodern system centered around a king where anyone who wants to start a business or trade goods has to show the local boss their obedience—and pay him a bribe.
@tracinski.bsky.social
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When Strongmen Own the Store
Personal control over the economy is becoming Trump’s signature policy.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Trump’s conservatism is not ideological, but a rejection of the entire modern world. He wants to return to a premodern system centered around a king where anyone who wants to start a business or trade goods has to show the local boss their obedience—and pay him a bribe.
@tracinski.bsky.social
@tracinski.bsky.social
"The Ellison's' are more in the mode of Silvio Berlusconi’s takeover of Mediaset or Elon's purchase of Twitter. If they succeed in creating this media empire, they will control a vast array of outlets, that will allow them to directly influence American politics."
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Our Coming Plutocracy
Why Larry Ellison and Elon Musk threaten republican government in America.
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September 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
"The Ellison's' are more in the mode of Silvio Berlusconi’s takeover of Mediaset or Elon's purchase of Twitter. If they succeed in creating this media empire, they will control a vast array of outlets, that will allow them to directly influence American politics."
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"Officers who show loyalty through religious participation or regime support are often rewarded with early promotions or key assignments, regardless of merit."
Survival Over Defection
Why Iran’s military elites stay loyal.
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September 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
"Officers who show loyalty through religious participation or regime support are often rewarded with early promotions or key assignments, regardless of merit."
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The legendary @frankfukuyama.bsky.social will be joining us at this year’s New Liberal Action Summit!
He’ll be joining us for a discussion on the future of the center-left, at a time when liberal democracy is under threat from the populist right in every corner of the globe.
He’ll be joining us for a discussion on the future of the center-left, at a time when liberal democracy is under threat from the populist right in every corner of the globe.
September 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The legendary @frankfukuyama.bsky.social will be joining us at this year’s New Liberal Action Summit!
He’ll be joining us for a discussion on the future of the center-left, at a time when liberal democracy is under threat from the populist right in every corner of the globe.
He’ll be joining us for a discussion on the future of the center-left, at a time when liberal democracy is under threat from the populist right in every corner of the globe.
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On firing Lisa Cook: Can Trump Do That? www.persuasion.community/p/can-trump-...
Can Trump Do That?
What firing members of the Fed means for America.
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September 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
On firing Lisa Cook: Can Trump Do That? www.persuasion.community/p/can-trump-...
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FRANCIS FUKUYAMA (@frankfukuyama.bsky.social): I actually like the deep state. I think that any functioning political system has to have a civil service that meets these basic Weberian requirements of being nonpartisan, expert, professional.
Why Courts Can't Save America From This President
Our system has depended on norms, not laws, against the abuse of executive power and those are outside the scope of the judicial branch
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September 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
FRANCIS FUKUYAMA (@frankfukuyama.bsky.social): I actually like the deep state. I think that any functioning political system has to have a civil service that meets these basic Weberian requirements of being nonpartisan, expert, professional.
"Taking the red pill today is a confusing experience. We are finding out that Neo is not fighting the machines, but actually working with them to hide reality from us." @frankfukuyama.bsky.social
Can Trump Escape the Epstein Files?
Conspiracy theories have become an essential part of being a conservative.
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August 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
"Taking the red pill today is a confusing experience. We are finding out that Neo is not fighting the machines, but actually working with them to hide reality from us." @frankfukuyama.bsky.social
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Can Trump Escape the Epstein Files?
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Can Trump Escape the Epstein Files?
Conspiracy theories have become an essential part of being a conservative.
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August 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Can Trump Escape the Epstein Files?
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"Americans have taken the existence of a modern state for granted and know how to complain about it. Now they are getting what they thought they wanted." @frankfukuyama.bsky.social
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What’s Happening to the “Deep State”?
Assaults on American state capacity are gaining steam.
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August 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
"Americans have taken the existence of a modern state for granted and know how to complain about it. Now they are getting what they thought they wanted." @frankfukuyama.bsky.social
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Annihilation Of Our Freedom
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Annihilation Of Our Freedom
As national police power grows, American liberty declines.
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July 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Annihilation Of Our Freedom
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Why agentic AI is a threat: youtu.be/Wq4t4abxE30
Agentic AI and the Problem of Delegation
YouTube video by Frankly Fukuyama
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July 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Why agentic AI is a threat: youtu.be/Wq4t4abxE30
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What South Korea’s Election Signified
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What South Korea’s Election Signified
The gender and geopolitics of Lee Jae-myung’s victory.
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July 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
What South Korea’s Election Signified
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"To highlight just one egregious case among many, Fico-connected business people, currently under investigation by members of the European Parliament, directed €60 million from the EU’s Agricultural Payment Agency into the construction of lavish private residences."
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The Beginning of the End for Robert Fico?
Slovakia’s prime minister is determined to pull the country towards autocracy—but the public may yet fight back.
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July 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
"To highlight just one egregious case among many, Fico-connected business people, currently under investigation by members of the European Parliament, directed €60 million from the EU’s Agricultural Payment Agency into the construction of lavish private residences."
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From Georgian Dream to Georgian Nightmare
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From Georgian Dream to Georgian Nightmare
As the country slides into full authoritarianism, it is time for the international community to act.
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June 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
From Georgian Dream to Georgian Nightmare
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Social media platforms have long influenced global politics, but today their entanglement with power is deeper and more fraught than ever.
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July 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Social media platforms have long influenced global politics, but today their entanglement with power is deeper and more fraught than ever.
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