In 20 16, the u k. Prime minister uttered a statement that left citizens of almost everywhere with something to say in return. To some it resonated deeply as a statement about the importance of national identity but to others it was an attack on any one who refused to join in tgingoistic nationalism. In 20 18, we gathered a ponel of expert thinkers to consider the impact of the citizens of nowhere statement. We're dipping back into the archive to hear why teresa ma, citizens of nowhere speech has become so controversial. And what do you think? Share your thoughts and opinions by commenting below or tweeting us @IntelligenceWPocast.
In this archive debate, we revisit a discussion from 2018 when an assembled panel of smart thinkers gathered to reflect on the concept of nationhood, nationality and the impact of former UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s infamous 2016 speech that proclaimed, “If you believe you are a citizen of the world, you are a citizen of nowhere.” The discussion featured guests including the commentator and author David Goodhart, award-winning novelist Elif Shafak, former diplomat David Landsman and historian Simon Schama. Hosting the the episode was journalist and broadcaster Kamal Ahmed.
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