Who Rules?: Sovereignty, Nationalism, and the Fate of Freedom in the Twenty-First Century

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Book Synopsis: The populist phenomenon is often identified with the election of Donald Trump in November 2016. But the political, moral, and social realities for which Trump was a symbol both predated his candidacy and achieved independent fulfillment in countries as disparate as the United Kingdom, Hungary, and Brazil. At the center of the populist challenge, this volume proposes, are two questions. The first revolves around the question of sovereignty: who governs a country? This question is at the center of all contemporary populist initiatives and has been posed with increasing urgency as the bureaucratic burden of what has come to be called the administrative state has intruded more and more forcefully upon the political and social life of Western democracies. The second key question, one related to the issue of sovereignty, concerns what Lincoln called “public sentiment”: the widespread, almost taken-for-granted yet nonetheless palpable affirmation by a people of their national identity. The erosion of national sovereignty to which populism is a response has been accompanied by an erosion of that shared national consensus. Increasingly, the traditional pillars of this consensus—the binding forces of family, religion, civic duty, and patriotic filiation—have faltered before the blandishments of transnational progressivism. The debate sparked by these problems has turned on a number of high-profile issues which this volume seeks to address, including immigration, free trade, foreign policy, religious freedom, and the question of citizenship.

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Discover the power dynamics that shape our world with "Who Rules?: Sovereignty, Nationalism, and the Fate of Freedom in the Twenty-First Century." Uncover the truth behind the rise of populism, a phenomenon that has left its mark on various countries around the globe. This captivating book goes beyond the surface and delves into the fundamental questions of governance and national identity.

At the heart of the populist movement lies the question of sovereignty. Who truly governs a country? In an era dominated by the encroachment of the administrative state, the struggle for sovereignty has become more urgent than ever. This thought-provoking volume dissects the impact of the bureaucratic burden on Western democracies and invites readers to reflect on the importance of reclaiming national control.

Moreover, this book explores the erosion of national consensus, a consequence of the diminishing importance of shared national identity. As transnational progressivism gains influence, traditional national values such as family, religion, civic duty, and patriotic allegiance find themselves undermined. "Who Rules?" paints a vivid picture of this cultural shift and its implications for the future of our societies.

Immerse yourself in the heated debates that have arisen as a result of these pressing issues. Gain a deep understanding of the complex topics such as immigration, free trade, foreign policy, religious freedom, and citizenship. Expand your horizons, challenge your preconceptions, and explore new perspectives with this remarkable book.

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