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The History of Communism – Part 5
The final collapse of Soviet communism and the current state of communism.
Sep 11
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The History of Communism – Part 4
The final collapse of the Russian economy and China’s survival by allowing some free market capitalism.
Sep 8
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The History of Communism – Part 3
How communism received an image boost after World War II, and took advantage of former Western colonies; also Maoism in China and the Khmer Rouge in…
Sep 4
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The History of Communism – Part 2
How international politics brought communism to power, and the first indications of its inevitable reliance on free markets as a crutch.
Sep 1
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August 2025
The History of Communism – Part 1
Communism’s need for coercion and its ideological origins.
Aug 28
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Communist China – Part 8
Possible China scenarios.
Aug 25
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Communist China – Part 7
Chris Miller’s Chip War.
Aug 21
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Communist China – Part 6
China’s massive economic growth, and its global ambitions.
Aug 18
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Communist China – Part 5
How China’s fertility crisis has limited its welfare state capacity.
Aug 14
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Communist China – Part 4
Unique aspects of China’s population and geography.
Aug 11
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July 2025
Communist China – Part 3
How the CCP regulates property rights, freedom of thought, and prospects for political and economic reform.
Jul 31
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Communist China – Part 2
China’s communist political system
Jul 28
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