Ah, nostalgic analysis. Are we searching for the modern day Salvador Allende or the new Juan Perón? The terms “left” and “right” are badly in need of redefinition, especially in the Anglo-American world. For the last ten years, the traditional leftist party in Britain has engaged in a confusing act of political cross-dressing while the extreme right in American politics has uncharacteristically challenged the Constitution.

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The political progress of European nations after World War II has been simply remarkable. Within a few decades, centuries of hostilities were set side. A rich and diverse assortment of countries – some with colonial pasts and others historically influenced by outside powers – made the fundamental decision to shed arms and forego conflict. They voted for a convergence of values, despite retaining different languages and customs.

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