Revolt

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Revolt presents a compelling challenge to the conventional understanding of nationalism and populism. Nadav Eyal argues that modern globalization is unsustainable, and the collapse of the current world order stems not from technological and social imbalances or the decline of liberal democracy, but from a fervent desire to dismantle hollow and corrupt power structures. He explores the forces reshaping our economic, political, and cultural landscapes, highlighting both the revolutionary changes defining our era and the counterrevolution by those marginalized by these shifts. Through a blend of journalistic narrative, insightful vignettes, and original analysis, Eyal reveals commonalities between the left and right. He shares stories of distressed coal miners in Pennsylvania, anarchist communities in Athens, a Japanese town facing low fertility rates, neo-Nazis in Germany, and Syrian refugees journeying from Greece to Germany. Eyal intertwines these contemporary accounts with historical lessons from events such as the opium wars in China, colonialist Haiti, and the Marshall Plan. He argues that the roots of revolt are deep and enduring, suggesting that we should view current uprisings not as fleeting moments but as the new status quo.