The Salvatore Babones Newsletter

The 2020 election saved American democracy ...

... for the return of Donald Trump

Nov 6 • 

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Where I Stand on American Politics

I'm proud to nail my colors to the mast. Wikipedia: please take note.

Nov 1 • 

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October 2024

They wanted to make history. They got Kamala Harris.

It's time to revisit my November 2022 "Philistine" column for Quadrant magazine.

Oct 26 • 

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September 2024

Why India Embraces Russia

India's avuncular prime minister Narendra Modi is famous for his hugs. Or some would say: infamous.

Sep 4 • 

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August 2024

On the Western Foundations of Indian Nationalism

As India celebrates 77 years of independence, a look at the construction of "India" as a national idea

Aug 15 • 

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June 2024

Indian Political Reform Set Back by a Decade

A mature democracy needs a robust opposition

Jun 8 • 

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India's Elections: Is Patriotism the Key to Democracy?

Patriotism may be the reason why Indian democracy has survived when all its neighbors' democracies have failed

Jun 6 • 

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May 2024

April 2024

Invitation: Melbourne Symposium on Intellectual Freedom in the Academy

Please join me in Melbourne on Tuesday, May 21 for a discussion of academic freedom in Australia and abroad

Apr 8 • 

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The Jew of Melbourne

On the 6-month anniversary of the worst attack on Jews since the Holocaust, I review an important book on the meaning of Israel

Apr 6 • 

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March 2024

January 2024

Will India Go Woke?

In the global ideological battle over “wokeness”, India is the big prize.

Jan 23 • 

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