56 - Europe's rightward turn w/Hans Kundnani
Summary
This episode analyzes the rightward shift in Europe, Germany's foreign policy, and its relationship with Israel. Hans Kundnani discusses his book 'Eurowhiteness' and explores the civilizational turn in the EU, the influence of the far right, and the implications for European identity. The conversation also covers the 'Berlin blob' and the changing meaning of the Holocaust in German historical memory, offering critical insights into contemporary European politics.Episode description
With a month to go until the European Parliament elections—and the right's vote share expected to surge—what is the state of conservatism in the EU? To find out, Ted speaks with returning guest Hans Kundnani (@hanskundnani), a fellow at NYU's Remarque Institute and Chatham House. They discuss his recent book Eurowhiteness as well as several recent articles on Germany's relationship with the rest of the world and what it means for Europe.
-Buy the book here: https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/eurowhiteness/
-Read the Dissent Piece on Germany-Israel here: https://www.dissentmagazine.org/online_articles/zionism-uber-alles/
-Read his article on the "Berlin Blob" here: https://theideasletter.substack.com/p/the-berlin-blob
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