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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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Analysing US Election Results 2024 and Demystifying Trump 2.0 Administration- A Podcast

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!! The US Presidential election for this year is finally over but the votes are still being counted in several states. We at the Journal of Knowledge's series are covering A to Z, what you should know and stay aware of in a capsule format about the US elections. This episode will talk comprehensively about the US elections 2024 results the changing tides, the analysis of results, factors that led to Trump's victory etc. This episode will also talk about Trump's second term and prospective Trump agenda policies.  Read our latest article-based coverage of the US election. Our Newscapsule Article of the Month  About The Guest Milan C Varghese  is a penultimate-year law student at Government Law College, Ernakulam, with a deep interest in U.S. politics, public policy, and the intersection of law and finance. Known across the Kerala Model United Nations circuit for his engaging debates and policy insights, Milan combines his legal expertis...
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Reasons for Trump's Second Term Discussed in Five Political, Five Influential Reasons and Five Figures

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Donald Trump is the new President-Elect after securing a landmark 312-226 electoral victory against Kamala Harris. This makes him the second President after Grover Cleveland to hold non-consecutive terms. He swept all the seven battleground states contrary to all the predictions and polls which called for a very tight race. He will be the first Republican Presidential candidate to win the Popular vote after 2004 and also the first Republican candidate to win the state of Nevada in twenty years. The Republican party for the first time in twenty years also received a diverse group of voters which it was consistently losing for a long time.  We hereby look into Five Political, Five Influential and Five Numerical reasons why Donald Trump beat all expectations to be the next President of the United States. This is our third article on the US elections 2024, make sure to read the rest.  Politics Political and international environment- 2024 is considered an election year across the...
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Ten Myths on US Elections 2024 Debunked

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The US Elections 2024 is at the doorstep and when you read this, its likely that voting would have been completed. Here are a few floating myths and their Mythbusters on this election, past elections, the current administration and the two candidates. Journal of Knowledge has taken time to dismiss those and present you with the facts.  1. The 2020 US Election was stolen through Widespread voter fraud.  There is no evidence of widespread vote fraud presented anywhere. Trump and his party members even though they claimed rigging, stealing and voter fraud; didn't even get a single court case in their favour which indicates the same. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) called the 2020 election “the most secure in American history”.  2. Trump is connected to Project 2025.  Project 2025 has been the most talked about policy topic. Democrats have claimed that Trump is directly involved in the same. Project 2025 has been created by the Heritage F...
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News Capsule for the Month of October 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  Bike Taxis to be in Legal Status on New Motor Vehicles Act.  K Surendran calls for an investigation of women's entry to Sabarimala.  P V Anwar held talks with DMK and agreed to associate with the party.  Kochi NH Action Council demands Clarity on Land Acquisition.  GCDA launches tender on public toilets.  Kerala ADGP Ajith Kumar was removed before the assembly session. Kochi might lose its only double-decker bus soon as it's being sent to Trivandrum.  Kerala seeks more central aid for Wayanad.  R Sreelekha, former Kerala DGP joins BJP in the presence of state leaders.  RSS Demands defamatory charges against remarks in the Assembly.  Thripunithra Municipality unveils friendly initiatives.  Actor Bala arrested over complaints by for...
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