Power and Identity
The slow decline of America is equally focusing attention on the changing status of Europe. One of the most telling signs of global change is the more pronounced criticism of the old order. The virtues of Western Civilization are being exposed as myths, and many of the key elements of the past are being rewritten. At the same time the legacy of colonization and wars has created a new perspective of imperial conflict. European identity disguised as nationalism is seen as threatening the integrity of constructive politics. In their national elections, politicians in Germany, Italy, France and the United Kingdom have tried to define who rightfully should be citizens of their nations. Some candidates have selectively excluded all people of color and other Europeans suggesting that they should be labeled immigrants. Yet, many of the non-white residents have been in these nations longer than their white neighbors. Such discussions, which might resemble Brexit or America's White Supremaci...