The Future of the Nation-State
Debating the challenges to state sovereignty in an increasingly globalized and interconnected world.
Key Questions
- Hypothesize how technological advancements might reshape the concept of national borders.
- Critique the arguments for and against the continued relevance of the nation-state.
- Predict the emergence of new forms of political organization in the 21st century.
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