The basic dichotomy at the heart of our politics at the moment, nevertheless, is the one between economy and “democracy.” Or in other words, the dichotomy between economy and culture. And this is where nationalism and religion – which are perhaps the two most powerful forces in the social world – come into play. As … Continue reading The Ethics of Nationalism
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Economy and Democracy
We must also be mindful of the fact an economy cannot be disembedded or disentangled from a culture and society. For instance, the American economy is embedded in American culture, and the Chinese economy is embedded in Chinese culture. It follows that we must assess the role which culture plays in the overall functions and operations of the … Continue reading Economy and Democracy
The Post-America Scramble
And as a result of a systemic rivalry having arisen between America on one hand and the Sino-Russian alliance on the other hand, we are now in a “post-hegemonic era” as certain scholars and thinkers have dubbed it. Or as Brzezinski called it, a “Post-America Scramble.” But America is not accustomed to having a peer … Continue reading The Post-America Scramble
The Impact of Global Political Awakening
In short, a more Sinocentric world system and a less Eurocentric world system is indeed the single most important and consequential phenomenon or trend of contemporary international affairs, aside from the rise of what is known as the “Global South.” It is also important to note that the world system is still Eurocentric due in … Continue reading The Impact of Global Political Awakening
Adam A. Azim 