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The Sunday Debate: If You Believe You are a Citizen of the World, You are a Citizen of Nowhere

Aug 7, 2022

The discussion features David Goodhart, a demographer and author; Elif Shafak, a celebrated Turkish novelist; Simon Schama, a renowned historian; and former diplomat David Landsman. They dive into the tension between national and global identities, sparked by Theresa May's remarks on citizenship. Key topics include the complexities of belonging in a connected world, evolving views on immigration and national identity, and the impact of rising nationalism. The panel advocates for a nuanced understanding of citizenship amid today's societal challenges.

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Intro

6min

Exploring the Complexities of Global Citizenship

2min

Navigating National Identity and Global Perspectives

24min

Navigating Citizenship and Immigration in Contemporary Discourse

4min

Navigating National Identity and Immigration

6min

Democracy in Crisis: Challenges and Perspectives

18min

Navigating Optimism and Pessimism in Citizenship and Nationalism

3min

Exploring Global Citizenship and National Identity

3min

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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