Politics
Nationalism
In this section, we consider the implications of nationalism.
With the construction of a nation we can form identities and foster a sense of belonging. However, nations are also inherently exclusionary – there are always those inside and outside a national boundary.
Here, we facilitate discussion between those with differing perspectives of nationalism and interview key thinkers on the subject. Read on for an exploration of nationalism, fundamentalism, race and identity.
Is nationalism ever a force for good?
Dalia Gebrial and Thomas Jeffrey Miley go head to head on this complex and topical issue.
The blinding power of nationalism
Professor Appiah talks about nationalism, fundamentalism and identity. Interview by Andy Heintz.
White Nation: Fantasies of White Supremacy in a Multicultural Society
Pakistanis in the British midlands, North Africans in urban France, Indo-Chinese in suburban Australia: all have felt the sting of betrayal that comes by living in what might officially be a ‘multicultural’ nation.
