Archive - The Political Economist

What is Elon Musk? Part 1

He's officially the richest and one of the most politically powerful private actors in the world, but he is most likely just a means to an end.

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June 2025

The educational case of Tucker Carlson

It was not that long ago that ‘centrist’ and ‘left-wing’ commentators lampooned and berated Tucker Carlson as an extreme right-wing buffoon.

Jun 26 •

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Iran, Israel and Trump

Everything is going to plan...

Jun 20 •

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March 2025

Is Russia a rapacious tiger or a paper tiger?

Noam Chomsky's challenge remains unaddressed

Mar 3 •

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Europe, Ukraine and Trump: Henry Kissinger's vision rules from the grave

There has been much drama and hysteria in the last few days since the angry press briefing at the White House involving Ukrainian president Volodymyr…

Mar 2 •

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February 2025

The dramatic postponement of South Africa's national Budget tabling

Watch now | Explaining what just happened and why various media narratives are misleading

Feb 21 •

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Here's what you can expect

Feb 21 •

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How to understand Trump's second term

As expected, Donald Trump has started his second term as president with a whirlwind of executive orders and controversies.

Feb 16 •

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A brief note on 'conspiracy theories' and 'conspiracy theorists'

For a few decades it has been popular among people who consider themselves intelligent centrists to use the terms ‘conspiracy theory’ and ‘conspiracy…

Feb 13 •

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How to understand the attack by Donald Trump and Elon Musk on South Africa?

The reality is quite different to what the performances and analyses suggest

Feb 11 •

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Palantir: the world's most evil company

At the cutting edge of dystopia and genocide

Feb 6 •

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Share investing in South Africa under Donald Trump

Shares on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) dropped suddenly today on the announcement by Donald Trump that he would be suspending all aid to South…

Feb 3 •

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