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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...

Deciphering US Elections 2024- A Podcast

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!! The US Presidential election for this year is finally here. We at the Journal of Knowledge's series covering A to Z what you should know and stay aware of in a capsule format about the US elections. Just three weeks left for the election of the world's most powerful individual. Currently, we are making this episode covering the parties, issues, candidates and content from the ground.  Read our article-based coverage of the US election.  Our Newscapsule Article of the Month  About The Guest Sreyas Sinha  is a journalist based in New York, he runs Fifty50 , a digital media start-up making comedy news videos for Gen-Z. He also runs Samosa Capital , a newsletter focused on Indian macroeconomics and finance.  Roshan Antony is an Electronics Engineering Graduate currently working as Automobile Software Engineer at Bosch. He is a keen Geopolitical watcher focusing on North America and Europe. He analyses the impact of US and EU ...

How do US Presidential Elections take place? A Peek at Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris in 2024

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With less than a month left for the most awaited election around the World- The American Elections 2024. The US is considered as the world’s oldest democracy and the US President is seen as the most powerful position in the world. Let us look into the entire system of US elections and how they are conducted. Dates, Days and Months American elections are more than a year-long process. For many people, election day is mentioned as the day of voting but for others, it’s the day when a new President takes charge and much more. For enthusiasts, it’s the year-long process of selection of candidates till a new President takes the oath that keeps them hooked. As per the American Constitution, the first Tuesday (after the first Monday) is decided as the date of election. But given that the idea of elections has changed for circumstances, there are different dates for different types of voting as well. Rules of the election Unlike other countries where it’s usually the Election Commissio...

News Capsule for the Month of September 2024

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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 sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  P V Anwar MLA explodes many allegations against the state police.  Kochi Metro Phase-II works begin with alternate arrangements for traffic.  The Hema Committee report was released after the court's intervention.   A wave of MeToo allegations hit film stars including Nivin Pauly and Siddique. Siddique applies for anticipatory bail in SC.  Wayanad is looking to revive the region mainly through tourism.  Youth Congress march to Kerala Secretariat demanding CM's resignation turns violent. Banana leaves for Onasadya: Rs 4 crores flow to Tamil Nadu for a 10-day Onam Festival. Opposition protests against Kochi Mayor's inaction on Dengue Spread.  Nipah Virus was confirmed in Malappuram following the Youngster's death. Kerala sees two M-Pox cases. ...