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Philip Cunliffe: The National Interest
Hilary and Sebastian are joined by Philip Cunliffe to discuss his new book, The National Interest: Politics After Globalization. The conversation explored his central argument that applying the test of national interest to every political issue could reshape the country’s future. Should we intervene in wars and famines abroad? What defines our nation in the first place? Recommendations:https://www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?book_slug=the-national-interest-politics-after-globalization–9781509561100Aufhebunga Bunga –...

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