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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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Newscapsule for the Month of June 2023

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  Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can signup using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month  Kerala  Train catches fire in Kannur Railway Station. Bishop Franco Mullakal resigns from his post.  Kerala student found hanging at Amal Jyoti Engineering college hostel after officials seize her mobile phone. Students allege harassment. Controversy over sponsorship over CM's NY visit continues after revelations of details.  Pinarayi Vijayan successfully conducts his tour of NYC, Washington and Cuba.  MLA C Divakaran's book opens Pandora's box of controversies. Justice G Sivarajan refuses to comment on Divakaran's allegations UDF demands probe into allegations of bribe to judge Justice Sivaraman. Christian College suspends SFI leader and principal. Allegation of SFI leader getting passed on paper despite not attending the exam creates a row. Amal Jyothi Colleg...
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Bush vs Gore, 2000

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This is one of the most interesting and controversial when it comes to American Politics in recent times. There was a repeat or fear of a repeat of a similar situation in 2020 as well. American Presidential Election is the most sought-after result out of all elections in the world. It happens every four years and is very lively to follow. Presidential elections even though happen in November, the preparations start close a year before.  Here is the article of the month . Here is the News capsule for the month of May. In 2000, the start of a new century saw one of the biggest political crises in the USA which perhaps has changed the world forever. The outcome of 2000 was crucial for the world. 1991 saw the collapse of the USSR ending the Cold War. Close to a decade, the US enjoyed an unchallenged unipolar movement. The new country Russian Federation was extremely weak and was facing an internal crisis in regions like Chechnya. The 2000 election was fought between then-the Governor o...
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Newscapsule for the Month of May 2023

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Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can signup using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month  Kerala  Five people were slapped Rs 1000 fine each for sticking posters on Vande Bharat Express.  Thrissur Pooram fireworks light up the sky; Messi featured in 'Kudamattam'. CBI ready to take up Bar Bribery Case. Stone was thrown at Vande Bharat in Kerala within a week of the inaugural run; cracks on a window. Pinarayi hands over keys to 20,073 houses; contracts with 41,439 signed. Gangster Anil Dujana killed in UP police encounter, cops said he 'fired at team'. Congress party has been using the Kerala story to protest the screening of the film.  Kerala governor Arif Mohammed Khan visits Guruvayur temple and offers bananas as ‘thulabharam’. Doctor Vandana was stabbed to death by a man in custody creating uproar for the safety of doctors.  Kerala passes ordinance to sa...
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