The rise of pluralist democracies in the modern era has fundamentally transformed the discourse on sovereignty, identity, and political authority. While the classical nation-state was historically premised upon the ideals of territorial integrity, cultural homogeneity, and centralized sovereignty, the pluralist turn in democratic theory and practice has introduced new tensions and possibilities. In particular, pluralist … Continue reading To what extent have modern pluralist democracies challenged the coherence and sustainability of the nation-state, and how do these dynamics reshape the conceptual foundations of sovereignty, identity, and political authority?