The Political Economist
Political EconomistWriting about economics, politics, geopolitics and political economy. A perspective from the periphery.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 119 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | a month ago |
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The Smoking Gun: Evidence Points to US Involvement in Promoting Xenophobia in South Africa
South Africa should be basking in the glow of getting through to the second round of the FIFA World Cup for the first time, but the country is on edge as the end of the month approaches.
A vigilante group has given ‘illegal foreign nationa...
Israel as the 'sacrificial wolf': Part II
One reason my analysis is so different from much else you will find in the maelstrom of informed opinions, is that I do not accept narratives just because they align with my prior views or political leanings.
I come from a family that has...
Some current affairs you should know about (June 2026)
Finding the time to write detailed analysis has been difficult over the last few weeks, with work travel and deadlines. In lieu of that, here is a round-up of some current affairs you should know about. My next detailed post will be publish...
What the UK elections reveal about modern manipulation of democracies
The UK local government election results were finalised last week and, as expected, confirmed a dramatic shift in British politics. For most of the last century the UK, like the US, has had a two-party system: Labour and the Conservatives....
How Elon Musk deceives on X manipulation
Last week, Elon Musk trumpeted the transparency of the Twitter (X) algorithm. Specifically, he said:
Unfortunately, to the extent that Musk’s claim implies he is already doing this, these statements are false and wilfully misleading.1 Not...
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