Political turbulence today may be sourced in a flawed consideration put centuries ago at the heart of modern democracy’s institutional mechanics: self-interest as the chief motivator of citizens and their representatives.
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KOMMERSANT (Russia), REUTERS MOSCOW – The crackdowns against Kremlin opponents continue. Just this past weekend, police detained four opposition leaders and tried to ban a rally demanding an end to Vladimir Putin’s rule, Reuters reports. Still, last week, a decision that got much less attention could take Russia one important step toward a more open, […]