The Good Fight The Good Fight Club: Gaza Ceasefire, U.S. Government Shutdown, and America’s Slouch Towards Autocracy
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Oct 14, 2025 Garry Kasparov, former world chess champion and democracy advocate, Russell Muirhead, a professor of government and New Hampshire state representative, and Quico Toro, a climate repair director and contributing editor, dive into pressing geopolitical and domestic issues. They discuss the fragile ceasefire in Gaza and the implications of the U.S. government shutdown. The conversation also touches on the alarming parallels between America and authoritarian regimes, featuring insights on generational moralism in politics and the dangers of loyalty tests in governance.
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Ceasefire As Power Bargain
- Trump’s Middle East role looks like behind-the-scenes power bargaining rather than moral peacemaking.
- Garry Kasparov warns the deal centers on money and glory, not genuine peace.
Deterrence Versus Global Support
- The war reestablished Israeli deterrence but damaged its global standing and young Americans' sympathy.
- Russell Muirhead notes Gaza has become a defining moral issue for many 20-year-olds.
Ideological Loss Despite Military Wins
- Kasparov says much campus support for Palestinians reflects propaganda and ignores Hamas atrocities.
- He argues Israel won militarily but lost the ideological battle on many fronts.
