Globalization’s Legitimacy Deficit and the Reassertion of Nationalism
The liberal-internationalist and technocratic-integrationist versions of globalization are too brittle to serve as viable, long-term sources of legitimacy.
An Intimate Friendship between Scotland and the European Union?
The Brexit is a God-given gift for Scottish nationalists.
Commercial(ized) Nationalism on Display at the Olympics
Overseas corporations are taking an increasingly important role in telling Americans exactly who they are, as in the case of several ads broadcast during the Olympics.
Time, Power and Inequalities
Time is neither ‘natural’ nor just. It is used, valued and understood in ways that reflect and sustain economic, social and political inequalities.
Hindutva and Citizenship in India: Helping Refugees or Building Vote Banks?
The amendment of the citizenship act in India is expected to have fierce resistance, accusing the BJP of trying to push a Hindu-Nationalist agenda and build vote banks.
Vegans Vs. Sausage-wielding Nationalists; Or, How I Miffed Your Motherland
The sausage-throwing incident at a vegan cafe’ in Georgia reveals plenty about what the problem is with veganism in the post-Soviet world.
Implications of the Securitisation of Migration
The securitization of migration reinforces a politics of fear and racism.
Edited Collection – Restoring Indigenous Self-Determination: Theoretical and Practical Approaches
Indigenous peoples find themselves locked in power struggles with states and transnational actors who resist their claims, raising important questions in theory and practice.
Putin’s Nationalism Problem
The Ukraine crisis had contributed to the increase of support for Putin, but he will most likely fail to satisfy the aspirations of such a diverse group of supporters.
Interview – Santiago Zabala
Professor Zabala shares his insights on the irrelevance of nationality, the continuing relevance of Marx, and explains how Hugo Chávez bears similarities to Barack Obama.
