SMOKERS’ CORNER: THE RISE OF CIVILISATIONAL STATES (opens original article in a new tab)

The article discusses the emergence of the 'civilisational state' concept, where countries like China, India, and Pakistan are redefining their identities based on ancient civilisations rather than traditional nation-state models, reflecting a shift in global politics.

• Samuel Huntington's 'Clash of Civilisations' theory is being revisited in contemporary discussions about the 'civilisational state' concept.
• Countries like China, India, and Pakistan are redefining their identities as heirs to ancient civilisations rather than traditional nation states.
• The civilisational state framework is used by both right-wing and progressive movements to either enforce cultural purity or dismantle Western-centric narratives.