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Hugo Drochon
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Political Theorist @uniofnottingham.bsky.social | Author of 'Nietzsche's Great Politics' (Princeton 2016) and 'Elites and Democracy' (Princeton 2026)
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Publication day today in the US for Elites and Democracy!🎉

For once the @princetonupress.bsky.social marketing team had a good idea😜
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Elites and Democracy
Why elites always rule democracies—and why recognizing that reality can help us respond to the crisis of democracy today
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Check out this review of the "remarkable" and "fluently written" Furious Minds by @lkatfield.bsky.social in @litreview.bsky.social: literaryreview.co.uk/19658-2
Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New RightBy Laura K Field
Michael Burleigh: - Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right by Laura K Field
literaryreview.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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The differences between the article and book versions of Jacques Derrida’s “Cogito and the History of Madness”
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The differences between the article and book versions of Jacques Derrida’s “Cogito and the History of Madness”
Derrida, “Cogito et histoire de la folie” Derrida, “A propos de «Cogito et histoire de la folie»” Derrida, L’écriture et la différence The cover pages of the 1963 article, the 1964 addendum, and th…
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February 9, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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Next #WCCWiki meet-up online on Tuesday 24 February 2026, 12.00-14.00 GMT. All warmly welcome. Editing session on Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting us06web.zoom.us/j/85192010168. Email womensclassicalcommittee@gmail.com for more information.

@womeninclassicsuk.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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And here is the link to our lively discussion of the history of the idea that Might is Right on BBC Radio 4 Free Thinking, presented by @drmatthewsweet.bsky.social with @hdrochon.bsky.social , Margaret MacMillan and @leaypi.bsky.social, produced by @lukewm.bsky.social: bit.ly/3ZnGUYN
BBC Radio 4 - Free Thinking, Is Might Right?
The history of an idea that's shaped political philosophy, from Plato to Carl Schmitt.
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February 7, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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The lesson of Morgan McSweeney’s downfall – a campaigning project was never developed into a governing one. www.newstatesman.com/politics/lab...
The lesson of Morgan McSweeney’s downfall
A victorious campaigning project was never developed into a governing one
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February 9, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Fantastic discussion of 'Might is Right' with @leaypi.bsky.social, @profangiehobbs.bsky.social, Margaret MacMillan and the irrepressible @drmatthewsweet.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4's 'Free Thinking' last Friday night!💥
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Free Thinking - Is Might Right? - BBC Sounds
The history of an idea that's shaped political philosophy, from Plato to Carl Schmitt.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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Why Plato Matters Now (and he really, really does). You can order here: linktr.ee/whyplatomatt...
October 2, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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“Spies Among Us”: Espionage in Europe – A study on convicted spies in Europe 2008–2024

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“Spies Among Us”: Espionage in Europe – A study on convicted spies in Europe 2008–2024
This study analyses open cases of individuals convicted of espionage in Europe between 2008 and 2024. The study focuses on espionage carried out by European citizens on behalf of foreign states, with a particular emphasis on insider espionage. Based on the literature, open sources on convicted individuals, and interviews with prosecutors, journalists, and researchers, the report identifies the instigating states, recruitment patterns, motives, operational methods, and target areas. A total of 70 cases were identified, spread across 20 countries. Most cases of convicted spies were found in Estonia, followed by Germany. In general, there were many cases in the Baltic states, while the number of cases of convicted spies was significantly lower in Western European countries. The study identifies ten types of spies, in which the image of traditional insiders with privileged access is broadened to include other types, such as non-experts in civilian sectors and one-time agents. The motives are multifaceted and often reflect economic drivers, ideological beliefs, coercion, or ego-related dissatisfaction. Recruitment strategies combine classic intelligence methods with digital approaches, including recruitment via social media. Espionage targets identified in the material cover several areas, from military and political information to critical infrastructure and new technologies. Taken together, these developments underscore the growing complexity of today's HUMINT threats in Europe
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February 7, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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Great fun as always to talk with @xavierbonilla.bsky.social about Elites and Democracy (@princetonupress.bsky.social ) on his fantastic Converging Dialogues podcast!🎉
convergingdialogues.substack.com/p/471-elites...
#471- Elites and Democracy: A dialogue with Hugo Drochon
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Hugo Drochon about elites and democracy.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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New article: literary studies/theatre studies meets the history of knowledge as I make the case for revisiting two canonical works of Scandinavian and European modern drama as representations and critiques of the process of specialization within the modern research university.
Project MUSE - Specialization on Stage: The Formation and Deformation of Knowledge in <i>Hedda Gabler</i> and <i>A Dream Play</i>
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July 30, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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I am very happy to have @hdrochon.bsky.social back on the podcast. We talk about elites and democracy and why elites have always been a part of democracy. Hope everyone enjoys! @princetonupress.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/convergi...
#471- Elites and Democracy: A dialogue with Hugo Drochon
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Hugo Drochon about elites and democracy.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Great fun as always to talk with @xavierbonilla.bsky.social about Elites and Democracy (@princetonupress.bsky.social ) on his fantastic Converging Dialogues podcast!🎉
convergingdialogues.substack.com/p/471-elites...
#471- Elites and Democracy: A dialogue with Hugo Drochon
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Hugo Drochon about elites and democracy.
convergingdialogues.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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Time for a hat: a little sketch of the Cambridge market hat stall from long ago when they had that metalwork sign across the top of the awning (it was stolen!)
#hats #Cambridgemarket
February 6, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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1: The one consistency in Trump's foreign policy is his contempt for America's allies who won't rip their taxpayers off to give him corrupt deals —and affinity for kleptocracies that will.
Will the Trump Administration's MAGA-Driven Foreign Policy Be America's Downfall? A Conversation with Anne Applebaum
The strong constituency for authoritarian politics in the US means that the world won't trust it even after this president departs from the scene
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February 6, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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For all the new (and old) followers:
My podcast, Converging Dialogues, aims to engage in healthy and spirited dialogue with people from all perspectives in psychology, philosophy, and social/political issues. Hope everyone takes a listen and subscribes. Convergingdialogues.substack.com
Converging Dialogues | Substack
Converging Dialogues is a podcast that is designed to have honest and authentic conversations with a diversity of thoughts and opinions. Wide-ranging topics include philosophy, psychology, politics, a...
Convergingdialogues.substack.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:26 PM
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Elites and Democracy is #1 on Amazon's 'New Releases in Comparative Politics'!😲
February 4, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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New Post: WEEKEND READING: What if, in trying to ‘fix’ universities, we are quietly unmaking them? www.hepi.ac.uk/2026/01/10/w...
January 10, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Elites and Democracy is #1 on Amazon's 'New Releases in Comparative Politics'!😲
February 4, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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Really looking forward to reading and reviewing the latest by the great @hdrochon.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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My dataset covering the Querdenken movement is now available @dprex.bsky.social for scientific use, providing comprehensive insights into one of Germany‘s largest protest movements in recent years.
📊 We are excited to share new data on the Querdenken movement in Germany, collected by @marvinstein.bsky.social
The data provides valuable insights into protest attitudes, party identification and populist or conspiracy beliefs.
👉 now available at the GESIS data archive doi.org/10.4232/1.14...
November 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Thrilled to welcome back our annual @nottspolitics.bsky.social Ideas and Ideologies Webinar Series!🎉

Starting today with Daniel Lee (Berkeley) at 5pm UK time, on 'Legal Correlativities: Grotius's Hohfeldian Jurisprudence of Rights'💥

Sign-up 👇🏻 and 👀 you there!🥳
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January 28, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Thrilled to welcome back our annual @nottspolitics.bsky.social Ideas and Ideologies Webinar Series!🎉

Starting today with Daniel Lee (Berkeley) at 5pm UK time, on 'Legal Correlativities: Grotius's Hohfeldian Jurisprudence of Rights'💥

Sign-up 👇🏻 and 👀 you there!🥳
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January 28, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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January 28, 2026 at 1:51 AM