Culture and Politics on a ‘Fortress Island’

In my essay for The European Conservative, I look at the nexus of culture, politics and the language question in the context of Malta's colonial experience as a 'Fortress Island':

"All three are interrelated processes. Cultural, political, and social identity are often a pre-condition to fostering solidarity in any society. And such solidarity is a pre-requisite for what is necessary for a polity to function—trust, caring for a shared living space, economic exchange, and economic redistribution. Thus, culture and identity are also profoundly political and necessary for any polity to flourish."

The full piece may be read by clicking here.