In principle, the nation-state is an institutional means precisely to democratize the international system.
In looking at popular geopolitics as a kind of “post-language”, we can use sport as a metaphor of national identity.
Eric Kaufmann discusses the rise of right-wing populism, explains the meaning and implications of ‘whiteshift’, and reflects on developments in political demography.
Ian Bremmer argues that the shortcomings of globalism have been channeled into ‘us vs. them politics’, however the solutions he offers need to be broadened.
Prof. Adib-Moghaddam talks about his most recent book Psycho-Nationalism, Iran’s relations with the US, Iranian nationalism and the current role of political thinkers.
Scholars writing about the Russia-Ukraine conflict face a choice in perspectives that is likely to lead them to being criticised no matter what they do.
Analyst Selim Koru shares his views on Turkey’s relations with Russia and its Western allies, its approach to Islamic State, the Kurdish PKK and the peace process.
A country that has the objective and then launches an invasion has an inherent desire to change the future, whilst incorporating a resetting of an ideology.
The democratic challenge of the US in the mediatized world of the 21st century may be to figure out how to govern by problem solving, rather than nation building.
Jinder Mahal’s case could usher a paradigm shift for the pro-wrestling industry, but only time would tell how long this atypical political correctness shall last.
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