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Consoling the People and Punishing the Guilty: A Conservative View of Sovereignty
In conservative political philosophy, sovereignty has never been an unconditional shield for tyrants; rather, it is a public trust essential for sustaining civilization and order. Its legitimacy does not derive from a monopoly…
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The Collapse of the Growth Illusion: The Temporal Tragedy of the Commons and the Restoration of Sovereign Accountability
I. The Default Voucher: Physical Manifestations of Sovereign Asset Depreciation Since 2019, California has invested approximately $24 billion in addressing homelessness, yet the unhoused population has surged to 187,000. This is not merely…
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Beyond Acton: Corruption Does Not Stem from Absolute Power, But from Ambiguous Boundaries — Deconstructing the Deep Logic of BRI’s Corruption Export
—— A Post-Totalitarian Correction to the “Power Corrupts” Theory and the Deep Logic of BRI’s Corruption Export Correcting the “Absolute Corruption” Theory: Ambiguous Boundaries Are the Root of Corruption Since Lord Acton declared…
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From Ryukyu to Zheng He Island: The Covert Struggle for the First Island Chain Under the Guise of Nationalism
When Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made the statement, “A Taiwan contingency is a Japanese contingency,” the Chinese public sphere was instantly flooded with discussions about “Ryukyu (Okinawa) independence” and “China’s sovereignty claims…
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The Paradox: Corruption Against Corruption
I. Introduction: The Essence of Politics Beyond Anti-Corruption Anti-corruption is often perceived as a moral purge or an administrative tool. Yet, upon deeper reflection, it becomes clear that anti-corruption efforts frequently fall into…
