The EI Podcast cover image

EI Weekly Listen — The flag wars are here to stay by Tim Marshall

The EI Podcast

00:00

The Cross in the Scandinavian Flags Could Be Taken as Symbolizing the Type of Nation State They Want

The extreme left will do what it traditionally does, street politics mixed with strains of anti semitism in order to find scapegoats. The extreme right turn even more to the forces of national identity as a reflex reaction. We will then start to notice the ancient symbols of europe, which are in front of us all the time, being hijacked for a time of renewed nationalism. If taken up by the far right in the furtherance of identity politics, they could become a potent force.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app