History Continues: Three Models of the Continuation of History

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Decades after Francis Fukuyama's 'end of history' thesis became famous, the conflicts and turmoil of history have returned; Dr. Kicmari, having seen his own native land erupt in a European civil war in the 1990s, has been thinking about these issues for many years. This book highlights the return of ideology to international relations, presenting harsh ideological models which challenge liberal democracy. This becomes even more relevant in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The publication of this book aims to draw attention to the danger posed to world peace by ideological models alongside the need for commitment to strengthen democracy in the world, and should interest diplomats, journalists, and scholars. Contents 1 Introduction References 2 History Continues 2.1 Fukuyama’s Theoretical Intertwining with Kant, Hegel and Marx 2.2 The Struggle for Recognition 2.3 The First Man and the Last Man 2.4 Christianity, Islamism and Protestantism 2.5 Democracy References 3 The Totalitarianism of the Twentieth Century: Nazi Fascism and Communism 3.1 Nazi Fascism 3.2 Communism References 4 Fukuyama in the Vortex of Theories of International Relations References 5 Ultra-Nationalism as a Model of Continuation of the History 5.1 Russian Ultranationalism 5.1.1 Russian Empire and Russian Expansion 5.1.2 Attacks Against Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia 5.1.3 Ideological Concepts of Russian Ultra-Nationalism 5.1.4 Putinism 5.1.5 The Wars Against Georgia, Chechnya and Transnistria 5.1.6 The War in Ukraine 5.1.7 Covid 19 in Russia 5.2 Serbian Ultra-Nationalism References 6 Islamic Fundamentalism as a Model of Continuation of the History 6.1 Political Islam and Islamic Fundamentalism 6.2 Iranian Islamic Fundamentalism 6.2.1 Khomeinism and Homo Islamicus 6.2.2 The Islamic Fundamentalist System in Iran 6.2.3 Human Rights in Iran 6.2.4 COVID-19 in Iran 6.3 Al Qaeda 6.4 Daesh—ISIS 6.5 The Future of Relations Between Islam and the West References 7 Chinese Socialism as a Model of the Continuation of the History 7.1 The Foundation and Development of Authoritarianism in China 7.2 Chinese Maoist Worldview 7.3 Socialism with Chinsese Charateristics 7.4 Human Rights in China 7.5 National Communities in China 7.6 Nationalism and the Idea of Uniting the Chinese Nation 7.7 The Concept of “Asian Values” and China’s Relations with Other Countries 7.8 Covid-19 in China 7.9 China’s Way to the Future References 8 Conclusion References Bibliography Index