Rishi Sunak, Huge Star Wars Fan, Seeks Political Inspiration From Film
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Rishi Sunak Star Wars Fan: Personal inspiration is easy to find in Star Wars. It is a classic heros journey, with a call to adventure for a reluctant young protagonist who ultimately has greatness thrust upon them. Finding political inspiration is a bit trickier.
Rishi Sunak is probably the biggest Star Wars fan to hold the post of UK Prime Minister. It has been reported that he looks to the films for inspiration, both personally and politically. One MP said, presumably with some hyperbole, that much of Sunak's political philosophy comes from the trade wars in Star Wars.
Personal inspiration is easy to find in Star Wars. It is a classic hero's journey, with a call to adventure for a reluctant young protagonist who ultimately has greatness thrust upon them.
Finding political inspiration is a bit trickier. We have previously written about the lessons for constitutionalism and democracy sliding into tyranny that can be learned from the prequel trilogy. One hopes that Sunak won't face such a challenge as PM.
Star Wars may not carry the same kind of gravitas as The Art of War or Machiavelli's The Prince as a manual of political instruction. But it is nonetheless filled with interesting lessons and cautionary examples for those seeking to promote peace, order and good government in this galaxy or any other. Here are a few lessons Sunak should take note of.
