When the Rule of Law Fails: The Return of Tribalism
2025-06-28
This article explores the resurgence of tribalism in the Western world as the rule of law weakens. The author argues that when a privileged class rises above the law, older, more brutal tribal rules re-emerge. Tribalism prioritizes power dynamics over morality, aiming for advantage rather than justice. Modern society is presented as a fragile exception, built on a precarious trust in institutions. When the impartiality of these institutions is compromised, tribalism exploits this, using the law itself as a weapon to consolidate power. The author calls for understanding tribalism not to emulate it, but to better protect and preserve the rule of law that underpins modern society.
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