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Dissolution as Destiny: PM Sanae Takaichi Faces an Abe-Era Test of Democratic Mandate
When a Japanese prime minister dissolves the House of Representatives, history is made—because the act is not only procedural, but philosophical. It is a choice to “reset” political legitimacy by asking the public for a renewed mandate, often under intense pressure...

Michael Dukakis and the Long View of Public Service: From “Recipe for Democracy” to a Beacon for the AI Age
LOS ANGELES – January 6, 2026 by Nick Patsaouras The UCLA premiere of “Dukakis: Recipe for Democracy,” a short documentary directed by Erin Trahan and Jeff Schmidt, offers film audiences a profound opportunity to reflect on a familiar figure in public life—Governor...


