3am Thoughts

Essays weaving together history, politics, society and culture, as a critique of our turbulent times.

By Alan Flanagan

Articles

1. From Tobacco Fatwas to Constitutional Reform and a Cavalry Officer

   • May 6 • Alan Flanagan

2. The Mask Has Fully Slipped

   • Apr 6 • Alan Flanagan

3. This is the Final Battle

   • Feb 28 • Alan Flanagan

4. Making a Mockery of Oppression

   • Feb 12 • Alan Flanagan

5. Can the Islamic Republic Fall?

   • Jan 20 • Alan Flanagan

6. Free Iran...? No? Any Takers?

   • Jan 9 • Alan Flanagan

7. Cultural Nihilism, American Puritanism, and the Pursuit of Truthiness

   • Nov 18, 2025 • Alan Flanagan

8. Shanah Tovah with a Slice of Jihad

   • Oct 7, 2025 • Alan Flanagan

9. Liberal Epistemic Relativism and the Rejection of Science

   • Jun 4, 2025 • Alan Flanagan

10. Hegelian Alienation and the Struggle for Recognition

    • Apr 27, 2025 • Alan Flanagan