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The decline of the liberal globalist orthodoxy—once dominant in shaping political, economic, and cultural life—has created a power vacuum. Meanwhile, a resurging civilizational populism advocates for nation-centric values rooted in traditional culture, customs, and sovereignty. Movements such as MAGA and the European right represent this shift, signaling a pushback against globalist liberalism.
Complexity, Contradiction, and the Collapse of Legitimacy
Living in postnormal times means grappling with three defining characteristics: