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the nation state did not precede global capital. it was, and is, an
inherent moment of it. any benefits derived from so-called local control
of economic policy are and always have been premised on the exploitation
and immiseration of people, resources, etc in other places. it's always
been a question of a global division of the spoils.
>> Very interesting. I did not realize that Louis II (r. 1461-1483), arguably the founder of the modern nation-state (read "Rosebush of War"), had global-capitalism intentions. In fact, my impression was that he was concerned with strengthening France against foreign interventions/invasions and cutting down the power of local nobles in favor of a centralized administration which could then implement infrastructure improvements France-wide. Of course, if one saw the world through piss-colored lenses one would consider Louis II, and every other national leader since, only doing things for his own aggrandizement. Unfortunately, I discarded those lenses when I gave up listening to Black Flag and Discharge in favor of Vivaldi and Verdi. So I am having trouble seeing your point.