The Problems with Westphalian Nation-State System

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We all associate ourselves with various identities such as Indians, Chinese, Pakistani, Americans, Canadians, French, British and much more. Why do you think we all associate with all these more? Are there any other identities which people associate with?  The identities which I mentioned before are relatively new compared to other identities such as religion, language, caste, and various other identities. It is not to say that people never had such feelings towards nations or the state. But the idea of loyalty and love for the motherland was very important which offset various other identities. The question we are arriving at is what is the motherland, who made and how it formed.  What we refer to today as a Nation or Country refers to what we know in political science as a Nation-State. Today almost all the countries we know are categorised Nation-States and some even as State-Nations. International Relations and Political Science suggest that states are the most important a...
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What Is It Like to Be a MUNner- An Experience Podcast

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 Greetings to all listeners and readers!!

A MUN is not a mere non-academic activity happening in schools or colleges. It is a journey for many, while for others it's their life changer. Beyond the main MUN conference as such, there is a lot of things for a MUNner to take away from them and apply in one’s life. Here is an amazing surprise for all MUN enthusiasts. 

MUN has moved beyond the traditional space and has always been taken seriously as a passionate activity by many of the students. They are nicknamed as ‘MUNners’ in the circuits. MUN is a simulated model of the United Nations and converted into a form that students can understand and comprehend well. Since March 2020, with the raging pandemic, gatherings have been cancelled across the globe, so are MUNs. Online MUNs are now substituting the traditional ones. 

If you don't know what a MUN is, then please read. 

We present to you a podcast episode recorded and streamed in a joint collaboration between the MEC MUN Society and the Journal of Knowledge. 

About the Guests

1. Aswin Shanil

2. Harinarayanan Shaji,

Both of them were the founders of MEC MUN Society back in 2019 and headed the club till 2020.

About the Podcast 

It has been a long time since we have had a Podcast episode. Unlike the previous episodes, this topic is light and interesting to all. 

Credits- At the Courtesy of the Author


Why you should participate in MUNs. 

Where can you find the podcast?

If you are a regular consumer of a podcast you will be very well aware of various platforms used to listen to them. Some platforms allow you to listen without logging in while some others require compulsory logging in.

As you know the most popular app is Spotify. Here is the Spotify frame.


If you have any preference on where to listen to the podcast, then chose any platform from those given below and listen at your convenience.

Links to the podcast- (Just click on the link to your preferred platform)

Anchor|Spotify| Google | Radio Republic |Overcast| Apple podcasts| Breaker Audio | Pocketcasts |Amazon Audible|Jio Saavn|Listening Notes|Amazon Music


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Read the full summary on MUNner's Daily blog! 

This is just a small glimpse of the podcast, do listen to the full podcast from your favourite platform, that too at your convenient speed and space. Also, feel free to listen to previous episodes and follow us there as well.

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Do you have expertise on any topic? Do you wish to be part of our podcast episode? 

Fill this form if you wish to participate in future podcast initiatives. Message our Facebook page for collaborations. 

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