America’s political trauma (eurozine.com)

• Resurgence of racial identity politics destabilizing civic institutions.
• Constitutional mechanisms under scrutiny for potential failure modes.
• Increased risk of democratic backsliding within the American political system.

"The United States is currently navigating a period of severe internal fragmentation driven by the resurgence of racial nationalism. This shift challenges the traditional framework of civic nationalism, raising critical questions about the robustness of the US Constitution in the face of authoritarian-leaning political movements. Analysts are debating whether the rigid nature of the US governance model can withstand current pressures or if it is inadvertently facilitating a transition away from democratic norms."