Duncan Kelly

Duncan Kelly, a Politics Professor at the University of Cambridge and author of *Worlds of Wartime*, delves into how the First World War redefined modern political and economic thought. He explores Ilya Alévy's 'World Crisis' framework and critiques of Marx's labor theory. The discussion includes Ireland's republicanism, the debates surrounding Wilsonian federalism, and early neoliberalism's emergence. Kelly also reflects on how intellectual movements shaped wartime propaganda and the political landscape, drawing parallels across continents.

Duncan Kelly, a Politics Professor at the University of Cambridge, dives deep into his book exploring the intersection of the First World War and modern political thought. He discusses how wartime crises reshaped ideas from nationalism to Marxism and critiques the philosophical narratives that emerged. Kelly connects revolutionary movements across continents, from Ireland to India, while also examining the shift from open imperialism to closed geopolitics. He outlines how Wilsonian liberalism faced racial critiques, drawing links to modern economic thought and future projects.

Duncan Kelly, a Professor of Politics at the University of Cambridge, provides a rich exploration of political and economic ideas shaped by the First World War. He delves into Ilya Alévy's concept of the war as a world crisis, and the intellectual debates around Kantian republicanism. Kelly connects Irish republicanism to Machiavelli while critiquing the failures of international socialism amidst the war. He discusses the emergence of anti-imperial futurism and the nuances of early neoliberalism, all framed within the complexities of modern political thought.