Nationalism is a central ideology for people who are trying to establish their own states in which they can play a dominant role.

The basis of association and antagonism among countries has changed over time.

Nationalism is a central ideology for people who are trying to establish their own states in which they can play a dominant role.

I don't say that the West is united, I don't suggest that.

In the emerging world of ethnic conflict and civilizational clash, Western belief in the universality of Western culture suffers three problems: it is false; it is immoral; and it is dangerous.

Fascism and communism have not entirely disappeared but have been sidelined certainly, and liberal democracy has come to be accepted, in theory at least, around the world, if not always in practice.

There are lots of conflicts going on in the Middle East. It is unclear as to which country will emerge, if any, as the dominant or hegemonic power in the Middle East.