Eurocentric Foundations of Modern Statehood and Their Interpretive Limits in Non-Western Contexts The conceptual architecture of modern statehood—comprising ideas of sovereignty, territoriality, citizenship, bureaucracy, and legal rationality—emerged from the historical experiences and intellectual traditions of Western Europe. These foundational concepts, developed during specific junctures such as the Peace of Westphalia (1648), the Enlightenment, and the … Continue reading To what extent are the foundational concepts of modern statehood and political organization shaped by Eurocentric epistemologies, and are these constructs adequately equipped to interpret the political realities of non-Western societies?