The creation of new symbols and rituals to evoke belief in a higher cause are central to the concept, ‘political religion’, prevalent in fascism studies for at least two decades.
Today, one of the major historical roles of a progressive left is to explicate the need and pursue the end of supranationalising the current political infrastructure.
In Ukraine, Alevtina Kakhidze is known for her illustrations of the impacts of the war in eastern Ukraine. Here, she talks about how society’s attitudes to displaced persons need to change.
New research highlights the protracted economic and human rights crisis in this Central Asian state - and warns western institutions off trade promotion.
