John O’Sullivan

In this conversation, John O’Sullivan, a former policy advisor to Margaret Thatcher and current president of the Danube Institute, discusses the critical role of a unified national identity in democracy. He argues that multiculturalism can lead to hostile identity politics, alienating communities. O’Sullivan also critiques post-nationalism as an unattainable goal for states, emphasizing the political shifts in urban America and the rise of populism. His insights reveal the challenges facing societies and the need for honest discourse in overcoming them.