scholarly journals Towards antagonistic cosmopolitanism. A theoretical attempt to work though the controversy about the shape of global democracy

2021 ◽  
pp. 185-209
Author(s):  
Kamil Minkner
Keyword(s):  
Present Article ◽  
Global Politics ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Optimal Variant ◽  
Global Democracy ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
Main Thesis ◽  
Chantal Mouffe ◽  
Global Constitutionalism ◽  
Cosmopolitan Democracy

The article presents the analysis of the relation between two concepts, namely cosmopolitan democracy and agonistic multipolar order, whose author is Chantal Mouffe, in the context of the dispute about the preferred shape of global democracy. Both approaches are presented in the literature as opposing. The main thesis of the present article is the possibility of connecting them, but according to dialectical principles. The point is not about a smooth consensus but about the fact that the contradictions between those views can be treated as a condition of their interweaving. To this aim, I use two theoretical concepts: of antagonistic cosmopolitanism by Tamara Caraus and of antagonistic global constitutionalism by Christof Royer. On this basis I claim that Mouffe’s rejection of cosmopolitanism is not thoroughly coherent with her own assumptions. I acknowledge her argumentation that cosmopolitan democracy might lead to pluralism without antagonism but at the same time I suggest that Mouffe’s postulate of the multipolar order can lead to pluralist antagonism without agonism. It is only the establishment of cosmopolitan institutions and rules that will allow for really agonistic and radically pluralized global politics, thanks to which it will be possible to solve the contemporary world problems effectively. For these reasons agonistic cosmopolitanism can be regarded as the most optimal variant of global democracy.

scholarly journals Thirty Years after The End of History? EAFIT Lecture

Co-herencia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (34) ◽  
pp. 15-25
Author(s):  
Francis Fukuyama
Keyword(s):  
National Interest ◽  
The State ◽  
Global Politics ◽  
Stanford University ◽  
Good Opportunity ◽  
Global Democracy ◽  
End Of History ◽  
Francis Fukuyama ◽  
The End Of History

Hello, my name is Francis Fukuyama and I am delighted to be able to participate in this symposium at EAFIT, on The End of History? I am a Senior fellow at Stanford University and in the summer of 1989, I published an article in the journal The National Interest titled The End of History? 30 years have passed since the publication of this article and this was a good opportunity to reflect on what has happened to the state of global democracy and global politics in those three decades.

Introduction: Strategy in the Contemporary World:

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Baylis ◽  
James J. Wirtz
Keyword(s):  
Computer Systems ◽  
Security Studies ◽  
Global Politics ◽  
Military Power ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
Peace And Security ◽  
Revolution In Military Affairs ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Strategic Studies

This edition explores the role of military power in the contemporary world and the changes that have occurred over the last decade. It examines the debates about whether there has been a revolution in military affairs and the future of warfare, given the phenomenal pace of innovation in electronics and computer systems, which is often referred to as cyberwar. It also considers the strategic implications of the changing structure of global politics and the role of U.S. military power in a world in transition, along with the continuing relevance of various theories of peace and security. This introduction discusses strategic studies, criticisms levelled against strategic studies, and the relationship between strategic studies and security studies.

19. International Organizations in Global Politics

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Lawson
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
International Organizations ◽  
Historical Perspective ◽  
League Of Nations ◽  
International Organization ◽  
Global Politics ◽  
Global Order ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations

This chapter examines the nature of international organizations and their role in global politics. It first explains what an international organization is before discussing the rise of international organizations from a historical perspective, focusing on developments from the nineteenth century onwards. It then considers the major intergovernmental institutions that emerged in the twentieth century and which have made significant contributions in shaping the global order, including the League of Nations and its successor, the United Nations. It also looks at non-governmental organizations and concludes with an analysis of ideas about social movements and global civil society, along with their relationship to the contemporary world of international organizations.

scholarly journals The Dimensions of Language and Thought in the Vedic Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Sabindra Raj Bhandari
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Twentieth Century ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Linguistic Theory ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Classical Version ◽  
Language And Thought ◽  
Vedic Literature ◽  
Unity In Diversity ◽  
Rig Veda

The present article explores the interrelationships between language and thought in the literature of the Vedic Canon. Whether language shapes thoughts or vice versa has remained a topic pregnant with perpetual discussions, interpretations, and explanations since the beginning of human civilization. Throughout the multiple crossroads of the development in the intellectual tradition, the dimensions of language and thought attracted many scholars and linguists. However, linguists like Edward Sapir and Benjamin L. Whorf in the twentieth century have systematically interpreted and analyzed the language-thought dimensions. Whorf postulated that language shapes thoughts while Sapir projected that language is in the grip of thought. The literature of the Vedic Canon has also logically and systematically projected the multiple dimensional, but agglutinative relationships between language and thought. The hymns of the Rig Veda, myths from Brahmanas, and the lore from Upanishads unravel, interpret, and enrich the language-thought interconnection in such a way that the Vedic literature remains as the classical version of Sapir-Whorf hypothesis written in Sanskrit. In this regard, the Vedic literature and Sapir-Whorf hypothesis play the same tune of music in different lyres. The present paper attempts to reveal this point of unity in diversity between the two seemingly diverse schools of thoughts—classical Vedic literature and modern linguistic theory of Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. Being the qualitative research, this paper explores, interprets, and correlates the theoretical concepts, ideas, and phenomena from the Vedic literature and Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.

scholarly journals Polacy na Krymie w latach dwudziestych i trzydziestych XX wieku

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 45-55
Author(s):  
Ołeksandr Hadomskyj
Keyword(s):  
Present Article ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Family Ties ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
The Given

During the last few years Europe is heading the problem of refugees. Nowadays there are 125 ethnicities in Crimea. Poles constitute one of these groups, and it is not the smallest one. A part of the contemporary community of Crimean Poles are the descendants of Polish refugees, who came to the peninsula in the first half of the 20th century. The present article is based on an analysis of the data from Crimean archives referring to the given topic. Published materials may arise the interest of not only historians but can be also useful for people willing to re-establish family ties, as well as in the process of solving problems connected with the refugees, whose number in the contemporary world is still getting higher.

scholarly journals Understanding Bourdieu - Cultural Capital and Habitus

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaowei Huang
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Cultural Capital ◽  
Pierre Bourdieu ◽  
Economic Capital ◽  
Capital Social ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
Initial Learning ◽  
The World ◽  
Specific Culture

This research paper aims at providing a brief and exemplified introduction of the French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu’s two particularly important theoretical concepts: Cultural Capital and Habitus. Cultural capital, according to Bourdieu, is gained mainly through an individual’s initial learning, and is unconsciously influenced by the surroundings (Bourdieu, 2000). In the case of habitus, it relates to the resource of knowledge (Bourdieu 1990). Knowledge is about the way how people view and understand the world, which is gained via a specific culture that an individual lives in. While also showing how Bourdieu’s work on economic capital, social capital and cultural capital can help us to understand the contemporary world and its practices.

scholarly journals Mongolia’s assertive and pragmatic role in India’s Connect Central Asia Policy: Current trajectory and Future Ahead

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
Subhash Kumar ◽  
Souvik Chatterjee
Keyword(s):  
East Asia ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
Regional Integration ◽  
World Politics ◽  
Global Politics ◽  
Economic Interests ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
North East ◽  
Energy Assets ◽  
Energy Relations

Mongolia’s uniqueness and importance in contemporary world politics lie in its geographical situating, demography, and economy. Geographically landlocked and situated in the Eurasian intersection, Mongolia has the lowest population density of any sovereign country on the planet. Sandwiched among Russia and China Mongolia's harsh environment limit its economic interests. However, Mongolia's geostrategic position, unexplored energy assets, and democratic governance have expanded its importance in global politics. Because of such Mongolia holds a key position in India's Act East and Connect Central Policy to counter China's expansionist policies in North-East Asia. With regards to India-Mongolia relations, the two nations share a rich historical legacy. Tibetan Buddhism the most prevailing religion in Mongolia makes social linkages, Democracy solidified further connections between India and Mongolia. Because of these old and profoundly established linkages, India-Mongolia are 'spiritual neighbors'. However, China still has an overreaching control over Mongolia’s trade, commerce, and other sectors. China also dominates intra-regional trade in North-East Asia. Under India’s Connect Central Asia India attempts to counter Chinese encirclement by delving into close strategic, economic, and energy relations with China's neighbors like Mongolia and CAS. However, the achievement or failure of India's Connect Asia Policy will depend upon India's political as well as its diplomatic will to transform India's interest in regional integration in reality.

Le risque comme construction sociale et la construction sociale des risques

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-26
Author(s):  
Virginia García-Acosta
Keyword(s):  
Social Construction ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Analytical Tool ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Cas A ◽  
Social Construction Of Risk

The concept of “social construction“ associated with risks has proved to be an increasingly useful analytical tool among disaster experts. However, as is natural with the creation and evolution of theoretical concepts to explain reality, it has acquired different meanings. This, in some cases, has generated some confusion in its use. This paper attempts to clarify some of the variations of the concept “social construction of risk“ by studying and reviewing its main usages and contents. In particular, it looks at the concept's association with perception and with vulnerability. It is basically a theoretical essay intended to help scholars who study disasters so they can use more fluently one of the concepts that will allow them to better comprehend the object of their studies.Spanish El concepto de “construcción social“ asociado con los riesgos ha demostrado una utilidad analítica cada vez mayor entre los estudiosos de los desastres. Sin embargo, como es natural que ocurra en la generación y evolución de planteamientos teóricos para la interpretación de la realidad, se le han atribuido significados diversos. Lo anterior ha contribuido en algunos casos a confusiones en su utilización. Este ensayo pretende contribuir a esclarecer algunas de las variaciones en el uso del concepto “construcción social del riesgo“ por medio del estudio y revisión de los principales manejos y contenidos que se le han dado, particularmente dos de ellos: el que lo asocia con la percepción y el que lo hace con la vulnerabilidad. Se trata de un ensayo básicamente de corte teórico, cuyo objetivo último es aportar elementos para que los estudiosos de los desastres puedan disponer con mayor fluidez de uno de los conceptos que permitan comprender el objeto de su estudio con más destreza.French Le concept de « construction sociale » associé aux risques a démontré une utilité grandissante en tant qu'outil d'analyse pour les spécialistes qui étudient les catastrophes. Toutefois, comme c'est le cas de tout processus naturel de création et de développement des approches théoriques qui servent à l'interprétation de la réalité, des significations diverses ont été données à ce concept. Ce e diversité a contribué dans certains cas à créer des confusions dans son utilisation. Le présent article éclaircit des variations du concept de construction sociale du risque par l'étude et la révision des principaux usages et contenus qui lui ont été donnés, dont deux en particulier : celui qui l'associe à la perception, et celui qui l'associe à la vulnérabilité. Cet essai a comme objectif d'offrir une réflexion de nature théorique sur l'utilisation d'un des concepts fréquemment utilisés par ceux qui s'adonnent à l'étude des catastrophes.

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