The Culture That Unites. Nation and Country, Right and Left. The Rationale for Dialogue

In a bipolar system marked by contrasts between opposing - or simply different - forces, how should politics respond? How are its role, nature and definitions evolving as the 21st century progresses? Are the categories of 'Right' and 'Left' still relevant? And in their relationship with the themes of nation and country, are the expected contrasts stronger, or do surprising affinities emerge? Beginning with the Italian context, writer and historian of political doctrines Alessandro Campi, author of Il fantasma della nazione. Per una critica del sovranismo, and politician and historian Andrea Romano, whose Patrioti (di sinistra) is forthcoming in September, will explore these themes.