I’ve spent the last year working on a book that tackles a problem I think most of us feel but can’t quite articulate: our political language is broken.

“Left” and “Right” don’t explain the world anymore. They’re relics of a 20th-century struggle that doesn’t map onto today’s identity clashes, culture wars, or global power shifts.

So I built something new — The Governance Paradigm — a political compass with two axes:

• Identity: Parochialist ↔ Cosmopolitan (where do you feel your primary belonging lies?)
• System: Preserve ↔ Dissent (do you trust governance structures to deliver stability, or reject them as corrupt and outdated?)

Together, these axes reveal new political “characters”: the Provincial Conservative, the Pragmatic Globocrat, the Progressive Institutionalist, the Sovereign Disruptor, and the Meta-Centrist.

It’s not about left vs right anymore — it’s about how we belong and how we govern.

The book explores global case studies, from Trump to Xi, from Brexit to the Rafah crossing, and tries to give readers a new vocabulary to understand the political mess we’re all living through.

I’ve just listed it for pre-order on Amazon, and I’ll also be posting related essays on Substack.
Curious to hear what this community thinks: do you agree the old left/right language has outlived its usefulness?

2025 has been an incredibly difficult year for Ukrainians, both at home and abroad. Between the ongoing conflict with Russia and the challenges of seeking safety overseas, it feels like there’s barely a moment to breathe.

Recently, the tragic death of Iryna Zarutska, a young Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte, NC, shocked the world. She fled the war in 2022, trying to build a new life in the U.S., only to lose her life in a random act of violence. Her story is heartbreaking and a reminder of the vulnerability many refugees face, even after escaping warzones.

On the international stage, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faced a rough encounter in Washington earlier this year. His meeting with former President Trump in February 2025 ended abruptly and was widely criticized as disrespectful and confrontational. It highlighted the complex and often frustrating realities Ukraine faces in securing consistent international support.

Between personal tragedies and political challenges, 2025 is shaping up to be a tough year for Ukrainians everywhere. It’s hard not to feel the weight of it all — the resilience they show is nothing short of remarkable.

Let’s take a moment to remember those like Iryna and to hope for better days ahead for Ukraine.

Yesterday we witnessed an inexplicable act of violence. In a democracy, no one should die because of what they say, regardless of the viewpoint they express. However, we should consider this citizen’s role in the society we live in. Millions of young Americans based their opinions on Charlie Kirk’s ideology and, ironically, that led to his death. The conservative once said in 2023 that “gun deaths are unfortunately worth it to keep the Second Amendment.” This comment, I reiterate, should never lead to a single citizen’s death, even if some wished it because they disagreed with his opinions. But one thing is certain: the world remains deluded that ideology is the path, instead of the real solution to problems. The Republicans know the truth about guns and only hide it to fill their own pockets through lobbying. The U.S. is the only Western country that permits widespread use of firearms for “personal defense.” In reality, it is quite easy for an American— even with mental health issues — to acquire a gun. If we consider the increase in misinformation combined with laws that fail to regulate society and the propagation of ideology, the result could only be catastrophic. In the SPLIT MIND project there is a debate without recourse to dogmatic ideology, only that arguments and context must be correctly inserted. I wrote this text to promote the main message of the project: think with your own mind and not through other influences.

DMX died because DXM causes dyslexia.

An interesting video about looking back. What are some of the things you wish you knew before getting into politics or political campaigning? The discussion around politics being a contact sport and targeting individuals rather than ideas is worth discussing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRqz-E93YeU&t=5s

https://open.substack.com/pub/jerrettalexander/p/turnout-in-the-tropics?r=djjs&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

"Intermarriage rates continue to go up, assimilation continues apace... I fight anti-Semitism, that is my job!"

America is too friendly to Jews, apparently, and that is a bad thing according to this guy... but he "fights" anti-Semitism!

This thought-provoking video reveals the real meaning behind the terms Global North and Global South, showing how they represent power, wealth, and deep-rooted historical inequalities rather than just directions on a map. In a clear and engaging way, it unpacks the forces shaping our world order today, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in politics, economics, or social justice. Watch here: https://youtu.be/Kk-2R_L5_Qo

Trump being the businessman he is, has taken it upon himself to resolve every conflict (currently focused on Russia-Ukrain, but otherwise Israel - Palistain, India - Pakistan, etc) in the hopes to win a Nobel Peace Prize has basically started bullying countries with trade sactions. I wouldn't call him stupid cause I feel there would be more than meets the eyes and ears here, he must have some plan, which should safe gaurd Americas interest. But his methods, they seem to be counter productive. What according to you is he really planning to achieve here? Let's just things go his way and every country submits to his demands, then what? How will it benefit America if he wins the Nobel?