Pratap Mehta on the Global Crisis of Legitimacy
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Political Legitimacy: A Global Perspective
This chapter explores the intricate relationships between various political frameworks and the concept of legitimacy in the modern world, focusing on examples from China, Iran, Pakistan, and India. It discusses the internal crises faced by different regimes, the challenges to their legitimacy, and the evolving nature of political identity, particularly concerning nationalism and religion. Through comparisons of distinct political models, it assesses the implications for future governance and stability in a shifting geopolitical landscape.
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