What is politics?
Before we go further – why write at all, and why in this format? For me, blogging is a way to think out loud, test ideas and invite conversation. It’s not about having final answers, but about understanding more together. In a time when public debate is often polarised, we need more room for reflection, nuance and curiosity.
We read, write and talk about politics every day – in the media, at work and around the dinner table. But what does politics actually mean? Where does the word come from?
The word politics comes from the Greek polis, meaning city or community. In ancient Greece it referred to the common affairs of the city – issues citizens needed to discuss, decide on and handle together. It wasn’t just about power or leadership, but about how people should live together in order, freedom and fellowship.
Today, politics is still at the core of how we organise our societies. Political decisions affect nearly every aspect of our lives – the schools we attend, the taxes we pay, the energy we use. Politics is both the visible game in parliaments and elections, and the slower, often invisible processes that shape our institutions, norms and future possibilities.
To understand politics is to understand power, responsibility, visions and conflicts – and the possibility of change. That’s why a page like this is not just about opinions; it’s an attempt to understand the dynamics of the society we are part of.
Blog & articles – an introduction
This is my platform for sharing thoughts, ideas and arguments – in both personal blog posts and published op-eds. You’ll find pieces on social issues, safety, climate, inclusion, the economy and youth – written in an everyday yet analytical voice.
Some entries are quick comments on current events; others are longer texts built on reflection, conversations or personal experience. I believe we need more voices that dare to reason openly and help cultivate a more nuanced public conversation.
Sometimes the simplest moments carry the deepest insight. Let thoughts slow down, and clarity tends to appear. That’s the starting point for many texts here: pausing, observing, thinking – and writing with both heart and mind.
When we allow ourselves to slow down and truly reflect, we make space for deeper insight. In a time of constant feeds and notifications, small moments of stillness matter. Many of my pieces grow out of those moments – a quiet bus ride, a kitchen-table conversation, a walk in the rain. Big perspectives are often born from everyday details.
That’s why this blog is a tool to think out loud – in dialogue with both society and readers. Writing with both heart and mind means connecting the personal with the civic. I aim to be true to my own observations while staying curious about others’. We are shaped by what we articulate – and words that come from genuine reflection can move more than tidy arguments alone.
Through blog posts and articles I want to share insights that build community, knowledge and a sense of the future. In short, much of what I write is about understanding society better – identifying what fails, strengthening what works, and outlining a path forward.
The key lessons I want to carry forward are these: democracy requires participation; safety grows from trust; and hope for the future grows from action.
Want to read more?
See Swedish debates at DN,
Dagens Samhälle,
or the Government’s op-eds.
You can also read my op-ed in UNT:
“Reasonable to deport those who don’t follow the rules – but risky”
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