The Mirages of Westphalia

..., form of government or state religion. Nearly 400 years have elapsed since the end of the epic Thirty Years’ War, but the Westphalia system’s overall rules of the game are still relevant. In any case, they are quite congenial to many of today’s ... ... concept needs at least some major qualifications. Are Nation States Really That Strong? Andrey Kortunov: What We've Learnt About Globalization First, the strengthening of nation states is far from ubiquitous. As a rule, states bolster their standing if they ...