Why does nationalism come back to tempt us in times of crisis? From the recent advance of sovereigntist parties in Europe to the closing of borders, nationalism has proven not to be a relic of the past, but the most direct and insidious response to the instability of our time.In this essential article for understanding the crisis of contemporary democracies, Vladko Sekulović reveals how politics exploits collective fears and turns them into tools of control. The author argues that nationalism functions as a true “civil religion”: it sanctifies the nation, creates internal and external enemies, and promises protection, but at the cost of undermining freedom and destroying social trust.
An urgent book, defining “freedom from fear” as the only antidote to defend human dignity and prevent the collapse of our civilizations.
