The Archive

The questions. The debates. The verdicts.

Explore every session of The Long Council.

8 of 127 sessions
  1. 10 June 2026

    Should societies celebrate cultural differences, or require newcomers to assimilate?

    Verdict

    Newcomers must accept core civic values but should keep their cultural practices.

    Democracy
  2. 8 June 2026

    Can the European Union become both more democratic and more decisive at the same time, and if so, how?

    Verdict

    Europe can become more democratic and decisive by building delivery capacity first in energy, defense, and fiscal policy.

    DemocracyEconomyEuropeWarClimateGovernance
  3. 30 May 2026

    How can Turkey restore its democracy while Erdogan systematically eliminates political opponents?

    Verdict

    Turkey's captured institutions cannot be reformed from within, but comprehensive reconstruction requires economic crisis to fracture Erdogan's coalition first.

    DemocracyEconomyGovernance
  4. 12 May 2026

    Should UK PM Starmer resign?

    Verdict

    Starmer should resign if he cannot unite Labour around policies Britain needs.

    Europe
  5. 11 May 2026

    How should a leader balance personal ethics with political effectiveness?

    Verdict

    Leaders face genuine tragic choices where moral ideals conflict with institutional survival.

    WarGovernance
  6. 27 April 2026

    Should the US government refuse green cards to people who have criticized Israel and support the Palestinian cause?

    Verdict

    The government should not exclude green card applicants based on their criticism of Israel or support for the Palestinian cause.

    WarClimateGovernance
  7. 25 April 2026

    How can Australia resolve the issue of indigenous poverty and elevate indigenous culture as a proud emblem of Australian identity?

    Verdict

    Indigenous advancement requires simultaneous material redistribution and cultural elevation, with genuine power-sharing in decision-making over land, resources, and governance rather than consultation alone.

    EconomyGovernance
  8. 25 April 2026

    Does Iran's regime need to make a peace deal with the US, and if so, on what terms should it pursue one?

    Verdict

    Iran should pursue negotiations with the United States, but the council establishes that any meaningful agreement requires Iran to choose between revolutionary identity and developmental transformation — a choice that fundamentally determin…

    GeopoliticsClimate