Former FBI Acting Director Brian Driscoll and two other former senior officials who were fired without cause last month have sued the administration of US President Donald Trump, alleging they were dismissed in a “campaign of retribution” that targeted officials viewed as insufficiently loyal. The complaint asserts that FBI Director Kash Patel indicated directly to one of Read More…
When citizens fear their government instead of embracing it, the effects on a country can be dramatic—sometimes subtle, sometimes explosive. Political scientists, historians, and psychologists have studied this across many societies. Here’s a clear, structured explanation. WHEN CITIZENS FEAR AN ADMINISTRATION Fear can create instability, mistrust, and social fragmentation. Here are the typical outcomes: 1. Read More…
It’s somewhat complicated — there haven’t always been straightforward “laws” repealed or “holidays” abolished — but under Donald J. Trump’s most recent term (2025– ), a number of reforms and institutional supports for minority or cultural-heritage recognition have been significantly scaled back, suspended, or restructured. Below is a breakdown of major changes affecting holidays, commemorations, Read More…
By Divine Flow | Global Analysis Feature | November 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the marble steps of democracy, beneath the waving flags of freedom, an ancient game continues to unfold. It is not a contest of ideas or vision, but of control—a game played by those who have mastered the dark arts of deception, Read More…
By Divine Flow | Global Analysis Feature WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the marble steps of democracy, beneath the waving flags of freedom, an ancient game continues to unfold. It is not a contest of ideas or vision, but of control—a game played by those who have mastered the dark arts of deception, manipulation, and power. Read More…
A few days ago I called Oleksandr Abakumov, a senior detective at the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine. I wanted to ask him about his investigation into a kickback scheme in his country’s energy industry. While we were talking, I got interested in Abakumov himself. As he was explaining his motivations, I was struck by Read More…
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