Populism, Territories, Name Disputes, and Hyperreality

Minos-Athanasios Karyotakis investigates a heated international dispute, not over land or resources, but over the symbolic power of a country’s name. His richly detailed and theoretically groundbreaking study has global, cross-disciplinary relevance in an age of identity wars, when populists inflate enmities for political gain. * Cherian George, Professor of Media Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, China * Theoretically innovative and empirically rich, this book ably analyzes a hitherto neglected field: media narratives surrounding the politics of naming, supported by a compelling case study. * Daya Thussu, Professor of International Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University, China * Dive into a compelling exploration of territorial name disputes through the lens of the Macedonian Name Dispute (MND) in this insightful book by Dr. Minos-Athanasios Karyotakis. Combining rigorous historical analysis with contemporary political discourse, Karyotakis conducts a novel categorisation of territorial name disputes and reveals how names and identities shape national narratives and political power dynamics. With a keen focus on the interplay between populism and identity politics, this work examines the MND's impact on Greek political actors, the media's role in shaping public perception, and the existential threats perceived by citizens. Readers will gain a nuanced understanding of how hyperreality influences societal divisions and the implications for democracy. Richly researched and thoughtfully articulated, this book is a must-read for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in the complexities of nationalism and communication in today’s world. Join Karyotakis on this journey to uncover the profound significance of names in the ongoing struggle for identity and power. * Dionysios Stivas, Professor of International Studies, Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University, China *