One of the arguments which I often run into when talking about future of western countries goes something like this: “not much will change in the west since existing systems of governance, including institutions and bureaucracies, are too strong to let that happen”. There are many reasons why people want to believe in this idea- ranging from not wanting to see the current status quo upset during their lifetime to an actual childish belief in the power of western institutions. We cannot also forget that people often equate outward appearances of strength and control to actual strength and real ability to control. These issues are, of course, not new. Every single empire which has ever existed in human history could never imagine its demise, till one day it was all over. With that in mind, let us talk about the weak points and structural issues intrinsic to contemporary western nation states.
Modern Nation States are Very Fragile
Modern Nation States are Very Fragile
Modern Nation States are Very Fragile
One of the arguments which I often run into when talking about future of western countries goes something like this: “not much will change in the west since existing systems of governance, including institutions and bureaucracies, are too strong to let that happen”. There are many reasons why people want to believe in this idea- ranging from not wanting to see the current status quo upset during their lifetime to an actual childish belief in the power of western institutions. We cannot also forget that people often equate outward appearances of strength and control to actual strength and real ability to control. These issues are, of course, not new. Every single empire which has ever existed in human history could never imagine its demise, till one day it was all over. With that in mind, let us talk about the weak points and structural issues intrinsic to contemporary western nation states.