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Nationalism and the Left: Arab Socialism, Ba’athism and Beyond

April 22, 2020 | by Katie Barker and Dan Fisher | 0 Comments

What can the history of Arab Socialism - Ba'athism - tell us about the circumstances in which nationalism and socialism are united in one ideology? Read more

Is the Nation State Still Fit for Purpose?

April 22, 2019 | by Katie Barker | 0 Comments

Nation States are losing control of their borders, their laws and their economies. Do they still have a role to play in the future of the world? Read more

How Did Populism Capture the Heart of the People?

January 15, 2019 | by Rabbil Sikdar | 0 Comments

Austerity? Globalisation? It is no secret that populism struck a chord. Progressives must now assess how they may recapture the heart of the people. Read more

Developing 21st Century Institutions for a Transnational World

January 2, 2019 | by Vladan Lausevic | 0 Comments

In order for nations to solve contemporary problems such as migration and immigration, our institutions need to update themselves for the 21st century. Since 2015 and the refugee crisis aftermath there has been much debate about citizenship in Europe. In Sweden, a solution for integrating newcomers has included different proposals relating to citizenship tests. Regardless, […] Read more

‘Left Wing’ Fascism – An Infantile Accusation?

December 7, 2018 | by Katie Barker | 0 Comments

With groups spanning the political spectrum using cherry-picked definitions of fascism as props, we explore where the real roots of fascism and Nazism lie. Read more

Is a Borderless World Viable?

September 9, 2018 | by Vladan Lausevic | 0 Comments

A world less constrained by borders is not just a pipedream but a viable reality the world should strive for, argues Vladan Lausevic. Is it possible for humanity to live in a borderless world? The answer is yes, partly because we, to a degree, are already living in such a world. To answer the question […] Read more

Globalisation: The Answer to Unprotective Protectionism

September 8, 2017 | by Valentin Boboc | 0 Comments

If we want economic growth in an era of globalisation, then we must focus on free trade and decentralisation of the economy, not protectionism. Read more

Fear Wins Elections, Not Facts. It’s Time We Got Wise to the Tricks of Tyrants

March 17, 2017 | by Madelaine Hanson | 0 Comments

Terrorism, nationalism and otherism have exploded into the global political discourse. And that's seriously good news for machiavellian politicians: they need that to be elected, writes Madelaine Hanson Read more

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