Series

Post Nation

Seven writers explore a world after nation-states.

What comes after the nation-state? And how can we build safety nets without borders? By Sondre Rasch · Part 1 · 21 May 2026 4

America created the world order—what happens when it leaves? A new world order is emerging. By Mark Lutter · Part 2 · 26 May 2026 6

You should own stock in your city A radical idea for turning city residents into city shareholders.

By Jeff Fong · Part 3 · 28 May 2026 27

How will new countries attract (& keep) citizens? What tomorrow's city builders are learning about equity, loyalty, and community. By Michael Skinner · Part 4 · 2 Jun 2026 6

Fractional ownership works for Banksy paintings—not cities Micro-sovereignties should be collectively owned by residents. Not fractionally owned by investors.

By Elle Griffin · Part 5 · 4 Jun 2026 21

New countries should rent land—not buy it Secession, war, and moon colonies aren't our only way to get new countries. By Julien Starr · Part 6 · 9 Jun 2026 3

What will the first internet country look like? Probably nothing sexy.

By Eman Zabi · Part 7 · 11 Jun 2026 4

How should we tax internet countries? Here's what we can learn from Japan, Germany, and DAOs. By Madison Karas · Part 8 · 16 Jun 2026 5

Let states choose their federal governments And join international governments à la carte.

By Elle Griffin · Part 9 · 18 Jun 2026 14