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How the United States’ and Germany’s Politics Got Upended – Academy of International Affairs NRW

John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · 1d

Germany & US were pillars of democracy for many years. Last years elections in show how untreated economic inequities & anxieties can upend the politics of even these anchors of the international alliance system. My latest paper via @aia-nrw.bsky.social www.aia-nrw.org/de/publikati...

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John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · 8d

Viktor Orban's playbook for dismantling democracy & kleptocracy it enables is a fast path to poverty and an economic dead-end. I saw it first hand in Hungary. Read via @politico.eu what is really going on in Hungary. @aia-nrw.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/us-a...

Very few following in Hungary’s footsteps are willing to recognize the long-term outcomes of a deteriorating economy, crumbling basic services and a soured public.

John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · 8d

If there are free elections next year in Hungary, Viktor Orban is cooked. Polling shows public blames him for deteriorating health care (67 percent), education (63 percent) and the bad economy (57 percent). Read in @politico.eu from my work @aia-nrw.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/us-a...

Very few following in Hungary’s footsteps are willing to recognize the long-term outcomes of a deteriorating economy, crumbling basic services and a soured public.

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John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · 9d

In the US & Europe we only hear how "successful" Orban's democracy-ending playbook is. Not enough about how it inevitably leads to decay of living standards and public disaffection. Thanks @bironagyandras.bsky.social & policy solutions for finding the facts!

András Bíró-Nagy @bironagyandras.bsky.social · 11d

Our research at Policy Solutions was quoted in @politico.eu!

@jcaustin.bsky.social’s piece highlights our results on how Hungarians link #Orbán’s rule to inequality, declining health care, education, corruption, and a weakening economy.

Read more: www.politico.eu/article/us-a...

Very few following in Hungary’s footsteps are willing to recognize the long-term outcomes of a deteriorating economy, crumbling basic services and a soured public.

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John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · 9d

We keep hearing President Trump & other authoritarians are following Hungary's Viktor Orban's successful playbook for dismantling democracy. It also works to destroy people's living standards & public throws you out of office. Happening now in Hungary. US next? www.politico.eu/article/us-a...

Very few following in Hungary’s footsteps are willing to recognize the long-term outcomes of a deteriorating economy, crumbling basic services and a soured public.

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John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · 11d

European media and democracy watchdogs everywhere need to keep a close eye on Hungary's Viktor Orban. Hungarians are eager to turn him out of office. The only way he stays in power is if he cheats (again). Trump is in the same boat. Read my piece in @politico.eu lnkd.in/g5keNZyn

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John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · 11d

Viktor Orban's playbook for dismantling democracy has now seen Hungarian public turn against him. It's wrecked the economy & dismantled basic services like health care and education. Read my piece in @politico.eu. Trump is next! www.politico.eu/article/us-a...

Very few following in Hungary’s footsteps are willing to recognize the long-term outcomes of a deteriorating economy, crumbling basic services and a soured public.

US & Canada close in on creating Great Lakes Waterfront Trail

John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · 20d

For years we have been helping leaders in the Great Lakes region, capitalize on our amazing water assets & build out our #Blueeconomy. So nice to see new building blocks like the Great Lakes Waterfront Train becoming a reality! postindustrial.com/stories/us-c...

Explore US and Canada tourism with the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail connecting vibrant communities across borders.

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US & Canada close in on creating Great Lakes Waterfront Trail

John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · 21d

Economic analysis that shows that greenways, biking, hiking, and water trails raise property values nearby & drive billions in new economic & community development along the route. That's why this US-Canada Great Lakes Trail is such a big deal! postindustrial.com/stories/us-c...

Explore US and Canada tourism with the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail connecting vibrant communities across borders.

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Rural renewal: Lessons from the Loire and beyond - Cogito COGITO

John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · 21d

Both the US & Europe would be well served to keep supporting the programs that provide flexible resources for local leadership to craft community development strategies based on particular local assets and priorities. Read my latest via @oecd-ocde.bsky.social
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How can France’s Loire Valley, long known for castles and wine, offer lessons for rural renewal today? Communities are turning heritage, agriculture, and local leadership into engines of social and ec...

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John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · 22d

Little noticed but a huge economic development driver for the bi-national Great Lakes is the nearing completion of an intertwined Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. Just out in @postindustrial.bsky.social postindustrial.com/stories/us-c...

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John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · 22d

In rural communities across countries disconnection & exclusion run deep, symbolic of what it means to be “left behind”. But across America & Europe local leaders are successfully working to regenerate hollowed out communities. Read my latest @oecd-ocde.bsky.social oecdcogito.blog/2025/09/16/r...

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John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · 23d

Economic change has seen rural & small town regions across all our countries emptied out But no place is too "small" to find new growth and opportunity. Inspiring examples in my new work from @oecd-ocde.bsky.social @aia-nrw.bsky.social @gettysburg2024.bsky.social

Rural renewal: Lessons from the Loire and beyond - Cogito COGITO

How can France’s Loire Valley, long known for castles and wine, offer lessons for rural renewal today? Communities are turning heritage, agriculture, and local leadership into engines of social and ec...

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Sheboygan to Charleroi, Coal River Valley to Cottbus, US-German Heartland Change-makers Share Lessons at Today’s Carbon Crossroads - Industrial Heartlands

John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · 27d

With an idealogically driven "greenlash" driving many national leaders away from the needed clean energy transformation, it is up to state & local leaders to carry the ball and banner forward. Read how in my new report from @dpzberlin.bsky.social www.industrial-heartlands.com/sheboygan-to...

Midwestern Leaders Study Tour 2025 Sheboygan to Charleroi, Coal River Valley to Cottbus – US-German Heartland Change-makers Share Lessons at Today’s Carbon Crossroads Executive Summary At a time when ...

Sheboygan to Charleroi, Coal River Valley to Cottbus, US-German Heartland Change-makers Share Lessons at Today’s Carbon Crossroads - Industrial Heartlands

John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · 28d

Leaders in extractive industry regions like my own West Virginia & Ohio, the Rhenish region & Cotbus area in Germany, face a similar choice. Promise their people to bring back the past, or lead them into a brighter, economic future. Just out @dpzberlin.bsky.social & @gettysburg2024.bsky.social

Midwestern Leaders Study Tour 2025 Sheboygan to Charleroi, Coal River Valley to Cottbus – US-German Heartland Change-makers Share Lessons at Today’s Carbon Crossroads Executive Summary At a time when ...

Sheboygan to Charleroi, Coal River Valley to Cottbus, US-German Heartland Change-makers Share Lessons at Today’s Carbon Crossroads - Industrial Heartlands

John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · 29d

State & local leaders across democracies are stepping up to solve the real problems of today--like climate change & citizen disaffection. Find out how they do it in new work out from @dpzberlin.bsky.social, @gettysburg2024.bsky.social & @AIA-NRW www.industrial-heartlands.com/sheboygan-to...

Midwestern Leaders Study Tour 2025 Sheboygan to Charleroi, Coal River Valley to Cottbus – US-German Heartland Change-makers Share Lessons at Today’s Carbon Crossroads Executive Summary At a time when ...

Sheboygan to Charleroi, Coal River Valley to Cottbus, US-German Heartland Change-makers Share Lessons at Today’s Carbon Crossroads - Industrial Heartlands

John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · Sep 12

When I brought leaders from industrial belt of the US to similar regions in Germany, we found local leaders facing similar choices! Which way should communities turn? Read via @dpzberlin.bsky.social @gettysburg2024.bsky.social @aia-nrw.bsky.social
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Midwestern Leaders Study Tour 2025 Sheboygan to Charleroi, Coal River Valley to Cottbus – US-German Heartland Change-makers Share Lessons at Today’s Carbon Crossroads Executive Summary At a time when ...

Sheboygan to Charleroi, Coal River Valley to Cottbus, US-German Heartland Change-makers Share Lessons at Today’s Carbon Crossroads - Industrial Heartlands

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John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · Sep 12

As some of our nations leaders pull back from tackling climate change, local leaders are filling the gap. New work from our transatlantic partnership with @dpzberlin.bsky.social @aia-nrw.bsky.social @gettysburgcollege.bsky.social

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Midwestern Leaders Study Tour 2025 Sheboygan to Charleroi, Coal River Valley to Cottbus – US-German Heartland Change-makers Share Lessons at Today’s Carbon Crossroads Executive Summary At a time when ...

Sheboygan to Charleroi, Coal River Valley to Cottbus, US-German Heartland Change-makers Share Lessons at Today’s Carbon Crossroads - Industrial Heartlands

John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · Sep 12

State & local leaders across our democracies can step up & stay the course to develop the new clean energy economy and the good-paying jobs that come with it. Read new report sharing lessons from US & Germany. @aia-nrw.bsky.social @dpzberlin.bsky.social
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Midwestern Leaders Study Tour 2025 Sheboygan to Charleroi, Coal River Valley to Cottbus – US-German Heartland Change-makers Share Lessons at Today’s Carbon Crossroads Executive Summary At a time when ...

Regions Matter Report Final

John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · Aug 22

Read the new work by our @gettysburgcollege.bsky.social international students, around what they need to see in their communities, if they are to stay, not flee! Future health of our democracies is at stake!. From @aia-nrw.bsky.social &EI online.visual-paradigm.com/share/book/r...

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John Austin @jcaustin.bsky.social · Aug 20

Had a chance to contribute to this excellent @financialtimes.com.Turns out manufacturing is thriving in Michigan & our industrial #heartlands. Is high-tech, high-value and Trump's tariffs aren't necessarily helping! Get the story here: fhttps://www.ft.com/video/c9f757af-ffea-4188-a40f-69e589a9bfd1