What is 'nationalism'?
Definition of Nationalism
The term “nationalism” is generally used to describe two phenomena:
(1) the attitude that the members of a nation have when they care about their national identity, and
(2) the actions that the members of a nation take when seeking to achieve (or sustain) self-determination.
(1) raises questions about the concept of a nation (or national identity), which is often defined in terms of common origin, ethnicity, or cultural ties, and while an individual's membership in a nation is often regarded as involuntary, it is sometimes regarded as voluntary.
Miscevic, Nenad, "Nationalism", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Summer 2010 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), URL: http://plato.stanford.edu/archives/sum2010/entries/nationalism/
How to build a nation?
Francis Fukuyama, who in 1992 famously predicted “the end of history” because liberal democracies and free market economies suggested an endpoint in the evolution of government, said that external forces can erect the skeleton of state in an embattled country, creating police forces, administrative structures, and taxing authorities. But nation-building goes further and involves a shared sense of national identity, built on elements that tie people together — such as shared culture, language, and history — that cannot be imposed from without.
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NATIONAL IDENTITY AND NATION-BUILDING IN POST-APARTHEID SOUTH AFRICAThis thesis discusses nationalism in the South African context . The concepts of nation, identity are explained well in chapter 1
Return of economic nationalism
"Economic nationalism—the urge to keep jobs and capital at home—is both turning the economic crisis into a political one and threatening the world with depression." urges the writer in this Economist article from 2009.
Rise of Nationalism
A Changed World
- On the Wane: Say adios to the 'flat' world marked by multilateralism and deregulation.
- New Reality: National barriers have risen as states increase control over resources, boost protectionism, and even seek borders on the World Wide Web.
- What It Means: Amid a globalization backlash, expect increased resistance to immigration and more difficulty reaching global environmental accords.
Is nationalism fading?
From early on, teachers pass on patriotic myths to elementary school children in songs glorifying war and fairy tales presented as history, wherein government actions account for all success, wealth, and peace.
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The Fading Concept of NationalismYounger Generations Are Moving Beyond the Myths of National Obligations
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What is Resource Nationalism - Paper from Practical Law CompanyStates can expropriate any type of asset or project within their territory. However, when they expropriate natural resources for strategic, nationalistic and economic reasons, it is usually referred to as resource nationalism
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All Eyes on the Prize – Separatism in Europe"The nature of European nationalism, in many ways, has changed. While the nationalism that underlined two world wars has largely subsided, notably spurred on by European Union integration, a modified form is still alive and well in Europe."
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Is Europe Becoming More Nationalistic?"the first and most important factor in the growth of these movements is of course, globalization and the rise of the neo liberal frame of economics, with this, unregulated capitalism. In a world where we are all connected and used as economic commodities, it can make people feel very insecure. " states the writer as a reason for Europe getting more nationalistic
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Nationalism Returns in Europe"a growing number of Europeans no longer have faith in the “European dream” and in the promise of unification leading to shared prosperity" - claims the writer in this article about growing nationalism in Europe
The New Face of French Nationalism
Watch in this brief clip the reasons being given for burgeoning 'nationalism' in modern-day France
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The Nationalism Project
The Nationalism Project is one of the most widely used nationalism studies resources on the Internet and provides users with a clearinghouse of scholarly nationalism information including: leading definitions of nationalism, book reviews, web links, subject bibliographies, a bibliography of more than 2,000 journal articles, and much more. The site was created in 1999 by Eric G.E. Zuelow, currently Assistant Professor of European History at the University of New England in Biddeford, ME.
Nationalism rules..
"What's the most powerful political force in the world? Some of you might say it's the bond market. Others might nominate the resurgence of religion or the advance of democracy or human rights. Or maybe it's digital technology, as symbolized by the Internet and all that comes with it."
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Nationalism RulesIt’s the most powerful political force in the world and ignoring it will come at a price.
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Does Nationalism Facilitate Order and Justice?This essay will seek to examine how humanity’s incessant need to recognise themselves by nation status impacts on the concepts of order and justice in international society
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Nationalism and Immigration in FranceZachary Propert argues that the French are turning anti-immigrant as a result of increased nationalism. They are refusing to adapt to globalization and burying their head in the sand. Instead, they need to embrace immigration and globalization, and all the possibilities they offer.
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The New Nationalism - The Washington Post"Even as national boundaries are getting fuzzier because of free trade and instant flows of capital, the world is becoming more nationalistic." - says the writer of this article in The Washington Post
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No Globalization, Please – We Are French!In recent years, France increasingly acts as a citadel besieged by the evil forces of globalization. The word itself has become a synonym for loss of jobs, lower wages, and harsher working conditions, all attributed to unfair competition from countries in the developing world, where unionization, social laws, and even basic democratic rights are unknown or systematically ignored, and where wages are abysmally low.
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Migration Policy Institute - French National Identity and Integration
French national identity and integration: Who Belongs to the National Community?
France is in the midst of an ongoing debate over what it means to be French — a debate of crucial importance for immigrants and their descendants. The central question revolves around whether it is possible to have what some call “hyphenated identities.” Can someone belong to France and still have ties to a minority culture or a foreign country? While the concept of “dual belonging” is accepted in multiculturalist societies (such as the United States and Canada), it has been criticized in France, where many perceive identity as a zero-sum game: commitment to a minority culture or a foreign country detracts from the quality of one’s commitment to French identity.
Read from this article by Patrick Simon, who is Director of Research at the Institut national d’études démographiques (INED) and is a fellow researcher at the Center for European Studies (CEE) at Sciences Po.