The troubles facing the United Kingdom today are not just about modern debt or pandemics; they are rooted in historical…
For centuries, the Western tradition has focused primarily on the mechanics of power: laws, checks, and balances. However, this focus has proven inadequate against the forces of short-term political incentives, leading to a profound crisis of public trust.
This is a journey to understand how other successful democracies organize themselves, and what lessons they might hold for the UK, including the powerful examples of consensus from Switzerland, Belgium, and the Netherlands.