Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this clip from The Western Spirit, host Ariel Whitman speaks with scholar and author Gadi Taub about globalization, democracy, and political power.
Taub argues that modern political elites increasingly place decision-making authority in international institutions, courts, NGOs, and bureaucracies rather than democratic majorities.
He discusses the growing divide between globally connected elites and national electorates across the Western world.
Watch the full episode of The Western Spirit for the complete discussion.
#GadiTaub #WesternSpirit #ArielWhitman
In this clip from The Western Spirit, host Ariel Whitman speaks with scholar and author Gadi Taub about globalization, democracy, and political power.
Taub argues that modern political elites increasingly place decision-making authority in international institutions, courts, NGOs, and bureaucracies rather than democratic majorities.
He discusses the growing divide between globally connected elites and national electorates across the Western world.
Watch the full episode of The Western Spirit for the complete discussion.
#GadiTaub #WesternSpirit #ArielWhitman
