“Empire is the political subject that effectively regulates these global exchanges, the sovereign power that governs the world.”
What this quote means
Toni Negri describes Empire as a supranational political entity that regulates global exchanges, a form of sovereignty that goes beyond nation-states. This quote invites reflection on power mechanisms in the era of globalization, where economic and informational flows are controlled by often invisible forces. It resonates in critical analyses of globalization and applies when seeking to understand the power dynamics shaping our world.
How to apply it daily
Analyze a recent global event and identify the actors or institutions that exercise sovereign influence beyond states.
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