After all, power and thus control can be maintained only in one of two ways, namely, force or persuasion. And in the end, persuasion has greater sway over others than force. And in terms of persuasion, it is not about imposing or “selling” an idea. Rather, it is about putting an idea forward to others, on the … Continue reading Believe an Expert
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Warmongering
The “psychological dislocation” which occurs as a result of what is none other than the very basic nature of today’s globalized economy can occur in as simple of a case as a small-town American man who is engaged to a girl from his community and out of economic necessity applies to work for the government … Continue reading Warmongering
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
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 