Duncan Kelly

Duncan Kelly, a Politics Professor at the University of Cambridge and author of *Worlds of Wartime*, delves into how the First World War redefined modern political and economic thought. He explores Ilya Alévy's 'World Crisis' framework and critiques of Marx's labor theory. The discussion includes Ireland's republicanism, the debates surrounding Wilsonian federalism, and early neoliberalism's emergence. Kelly also reflects on how intellectual movements shaped wartime propaganda and the political landscape, drawing parallels across continents.

Duncan Kelly, Professor of Politics at the University of Cambridge and author of 'Worlds of Wartime,' delves into the intersection of modernism, politics, and economics shaped by the First World War. He discusses the 'world crisis' concept introduced by Ilya Alévy and critiques of Marxian labor value that transformed socialist debates. The conversation highlights nationalist movements like Young Asia and Ireland's Machiavellian moment, along with insights on Keynes and Malthus in reconstruction economics. Kelly also contrasts Wilson's federalism with racial critiques from figures like Du Bois.

Duncan Kelly, a Politics Professor at the University of Cambridge, dives deep into his book exploring the intersection of the First World War and modern political thought. He discusses how wartime crises reshaped ideas from nationalism to Marxism and critiques the philosophical narratives that emerged. Kelly connects revolutionary movements across continents, from Ireland to India, while also examining the shift from open imperialism to closed geopolitics. He outlines how Wilsonian liberalism faced racial critiques, drawing links to modern economic thought and future projects.