occasional reflections on culture & politics
Extremism is no longer confined to fringe ideologies—it has entered mainstream discourse. The post critiques absolutism, conspiracy thinking, and moral tribalism on both left and right. True political engagement requires nuance, humility, and a commitment to democratic principles.
Western alliances must expand their worldview beyond Euro-American interests. The post calls for inclusive diplomacy, recognizing the agency of non-Western nations. A truly global perspective requires listening, learning, and sharing power.
Brexit is exposed as a nationalist fantasy that ignores economic and geopolitical realities. The post critiques the rhetoric of sovereignty and warns that isolation weakens Britain’s global standing and internal cohesion.
Apocalypse means revelation—not destruction. The pandemic exposes systemic flaws: overreliance on global supply chains, lack of transparency, and erosion of democratic norms. The post calls for global cooperation, scientific discipline, and renewed commitment to human rights.
A meditation on the surreal stillness of lockdown. The post captures the emotional dissonance of global crisis unfolding in quiet domestic spaces. Beneath the silence, history is shifting. The absence of spectacle does not mean the absence of significance.
Erratic Attempts 