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Joschka Fischer

Writing for PS since 2006
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Joschka Fischer, Germany’s foreign minister and vice chancellor from 1998 to 2005, was a leader of the German Green Party for almost 20 years.

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  1. The Gaza War Goes Global
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    The Gaza War Goes Global

    Apr 18, 2024 Joschka Fischer considers the implications of Iran’s unprecedented decision to launch a direct strike on Israeli territory.

  2. When France and Germany Squabble, Putin Rejoices
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    When France and Germany Squabble, Putin Rejoices

    Mar 22, 2024 Joschka Fischer worries that top European leaders are airing their disagreements when they should be signaling solidarity.

  3. Europe Is Home Alone
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    Europe Is Home Alone

    Feb 21, 2024 Joschka Fischer thinks the threats to European security have become too great for the status quo to bear.

  4. The Global Consequences of the War in Ukraine
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    The Global Consequences of the War in Ukraine

    Jan 18, 2024 Joschka Fischer explains how Russia's aggression has reshaped international relations, and why it will continue to do so.

  5. No World Order
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    No World Order

    Dec 18, 2023 Joschka Fischer sees the return of violent revisionism as an ominous sign of a broader international breakdown.

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    Might Modi Lose?

    Shashi Tharoor predicts that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party will perform worse than expected in India’s general election.
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    The European Union’s New Triumvirate

    Sławomir Sierakowski sees France, Germany, and Poland setting a new strategic course for the bloc.
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    The Popular Decimation of India’s Democracy

    Pranab Bardhan examines the shrewd tactics and false narratives that underpin broad support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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    Why Non-Compete Clauses Should Be Banned

    Eric Posner explains why the arguments in favor of legally binding employees to firms ultimately fall flat.
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    India’s Despotic Election

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    For the past decade, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been eroding civil liberties and minority rights, curtailing dissent, undermining democratic institutions, and building a cult of personality. The ongoing national election must be understood in this context.

     explains how Prime Minister Narendra Modi has eroded democratic safeguards and stacked the deck in his favor.
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    What Fiscally Sound Industrial Policy Can Do

    Keun Lee highlights three tools that can support domestic-market growth and development without breaking the bank.
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    Why Voters Are Unhappy About the Biden Economy

    Michael J. Boskin explains why Americans do not share the White House’s rosy assessment of its economic track record.
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    Our Freedoms Depend on Press Freedom

    Jodie Ginsberg warns that the increased targeting of journalists and the media is a key indicator of democratic erosion.
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    Climate Change Is a Worse Health Threat Than We Think

    Manica Balasegaram warns that the world is underestimating the extent to which global warming will fuel antimicrobial resistance.

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