Anarchy and the Struggle for Power

In short, it is all about international structure when we assess international affairs, and international structure equals “anarchy.” This equation or formula, in turn, leads to an inherent logic in international relations. In other words, anarchy leads to an inherent logic in international relations. To borrow from John Mearsheimer: “Great powers…are always searching for opportunities to gain power over … Continue reading Anarchy and the Struggle for Power →

The Ethics of Nationalism

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 →

A Hard Money-Grubbing Upstart

The paradox, however, is that the social relations which are at the heart of capitalism also sow the seeds of the systemic crises which are then inherent in capitalism. Afghanistan, for instance, is the case which set off a ripple effect throughout the global capitalist system which then ended up touching even the United States … Continue reading A Hard Money-Grubbing Upstart →