Ivan I. KhalilinDialogue & DiscourseThe Circus of Democratic PoliticsDemocracy, much like liberty, has become an empty slogan in an otherwise undemocratic and oppressive societyDec 26, 20232Dec 26, 20232
Ivan I. KhalilinDialogue & DiscourseThe Woes of a Sedated NationThe nationwide protests that gripped Lebanon in October 17, 2019 have become the stuff of legend. Not many still remember what the first…Oct 21, 2023Oct 21, 2023
Ivan I. KhalilinILLUMINATION“What’s the Point?” How Not Caring Became The NormThe eternal question of life’s meaning is faced with man’s belief in its pointlessnessJul 7, 2023Jul 7, 2023
Ivan I. KhalilinDialogue & DiscourseWhat Happens When the US Dollar Crashes?Astronomical public debt figures and rising inflation are bound to depreciate the global reserve currency.May 28, 20233May 28, 20233
Ivan I. KhalilinDialogue & DiscourseEuropean Strategic Autonomy — an Alarming End to the US-Europe Marriage?Europe’s dreams of autonomy are, at best, long term prospects, but is the policy viable in any way?Mar 22, 2023Mar 22, 2023
Ivan I. KhalilinDialogue & DiscourseIs Patriotism Propaganda With Extra Steps? Or A Gift To Every Nation?In a notable deviation from the norm, a friend of mine spoke of patriotism as malign propaganda intended to brainwash people. Though…Mar 6, 2023Mar 6, 2023
Ivan I. KhalilinILLUMINATION“Please” and “Thank You,” Why be Polite in the Modern World?Neat language can be the velvet glove around an iron fist, a regressive bar to social change.Feb 11, 20231Feb 11, 20231
Ivan I. KhalilinDialogue & DiscourseAs Christmas Time Nears — A Researched Insight into Holiday DepressionWhile some people deem the Holiday Season a great time of gift-giving, family bonding, and page-turning, others trudge through this time…Dec 20, 20222Dec 20, 20222
Ivan I. KhalilinDialogue & DiscoursePatriotism… What Does it Mean to Love Your Country?In most nations worldwide, citizens share a feeling of nationalistic belonging to the country as a cohesive community. Patriotism is often…Oct 5, 20222Oct 5, 20222
Ivan I. KhalilinDialogue & Discourse“Beware the Globalist Apocalypse Upon Us!”You hear this word thrown around excessively (mostly by conservatives) as a bogeyman to vilify a specific political and economic approach…Sep 26, 20221Sep 26, 20221
