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The Next Theory of Democracy: Power Without Borders

Can networks, not nations, become the building blocks of self-governance? A provocative blueprint for distributed democracy in the 21st century.

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What’s New in Theory

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Society

Rethinking Climate Justice in Africa

8 min read · By Amara K.
Tech

AI and the New Theory of Work

6 min read · By N. Deng
Politics

Accountability Without Institutions

9 min read · By J. Otieno
Science

Open-Source Vaccines: A Public Good

7 min read · By Dr. R. Ayele
Culture

Learning from Indigenous Governance

5 min read · By T. Wun
Future

Solar Commons & The Gridless City

8 min read · By L. Mensah
Tech

Public Interest AI: A New Stack

7 min read · By S. Rathi
Economics

Remittance Rails & Local Prosperity

8 min read · By K. Obong
Religion

Faith in the Age of Algorithms

6 min read · By M. Taban
Philosophy

On Dignity: A First Principles Approach

10 min read · By P. Rial
Politics

Constitutions as Living Protocols

9 min read · By E. Nyach
Tech

Open Data, Closed Power

5 min read · By R. Lado
Economics

The Informal Economy’s Hidden Infrastructure

7 min read · By D. Agany

Theories in Depth

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Longform

Decentralized Governance Beyond the State

From city networks to diaspora councils: how polycentric power can deliver faster, fairer accountability.

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Longform

The Economics of Remittance-Led Development

A new model for financing services in low-infrastructure regions using migrant networks and fintech rails.

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New Theory Talks

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Ep. 01 — The Future of Civic Tech
With Lina A. · 28 min
Ep. 02 — AI, Labor & Dignity
With David K. · 34 min
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Ep. 03 — Community Energy Commons
Audio-only · 26 min

Community Voices

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Essay

Designing Safer Online Spaces

By Amel B. · Reader Submission
Interview

The Science of Trust

With Prof. C. Tsegaye
Opinion

Why Cities Should Own Their Clouds

By K. Njoroge