Showing posts with label Nationalism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nationalism. Show all posts

Tuesday, 24 September 2019

Race, Nationalism and White Supremacy


In the west, the powers of race, nationalism and white supremacy have resurfaced into public discourse. This has been accentuated by the rise of political ‘strongmen’: Victor Orban, Matteo Salvini, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and (he would like to think) Boris Johnson.



MAGA and Brexit also play on the fears of our indigenous populations - facing rapid change, the dominance of global capitalism, and immigration from poorer countries. They also gain leverage by appealing to feelings of patriotism, loyalty to local communities, and solidarity among people overlooked by unbalanced economic development.


Self-Abandonment to Divine Providence