In this exclusive paid subscriber only Q&A, Neema Parvini tackles fascinating subscriber questions from Ric Verger, The RoundTable and Martin von Irrenhaus, which seems him dive into political influence, elite theory, and the future of left-wing movements.
We start by exploring whether anyone could replicate the influence of Tony Blair, analysing how his decade as Prime Minister gave him unparalleled access to global networks that fuelled his post-governmental office empire. Then, we discuss the future of left-wing politics—will it abandon "woke" ideology in favour of a return to economic populism? Lastly, we examine the shortcomings of elite theory, questioning whether ruling classes can sustain power without the myths and narratives that inspire loyalty.
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