Question

nations, nation-states, identity and nationalism

1. what do you have in common with other members of your nation?

1. what is nationalism?

1. do you think nationalism is a force for good or evil? why?

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instructions: read and annotate the following sources and answer the questions below.

excerpts from opello, walter c. and stephen j. rosow. the nation state and global order: a historical introduction to contemporary politics. boulder, co: lynne rienner publishers, 200 p. 2-3.

what is the nation-state?

this is a difficult question to answer briefly because the words
ation-state\ conjure multiple meanings and associations. defining the nation-state is complicated by the fact that in contemporary english usage the words
ation\ and \state\ are used interchangeably.

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nonetheless, the following characteristics can be recognized as the common currency of nation-states in the current global order. the nation-state is a type of politico-military rule that, first, has a distinct geographically defined territory over which it exercises jurisdiction; second, has sovereignty over its territory, which means that its jurisdiction is theoretically exclusive of outside interference by other nation-states or entities; third, it has a governm made up of public offices and roles that control and administer the territory and populati subject to the state’s jurisdiction; fourth, it has fixed boundaries marked on the ground by

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Question 5

Members of a nation often share cultural elements like language, traditions, and history. They may also have a common sense of identity, values, and sometimes a shared territory or legal system. For example, in a nation like Japan, many share the Japanese language, Shinto or Buddhist cultural traditions, and a history of the Japanese state.

Nationalism is an ideology that emphasizes the interests and identity of a particular nation. It involves a strong sense of loyalty, pride, and attachment to one's nation. It can manifest as the desire for national self - determination (like in independence movements), the promotion of national culture, or the assertion of a nation's sovereignty and interests in the international arena. For instance, the Indian independence movement was driven by Indian nationalism, seeking to free the nation from British colonial rule and promote Indian culture and self - governance.

Nationalism can be both a force for good and evil, depending on its expression. As a force for good, it can unite people in a common cause, like fighting for independence from colonial rule (e.g., African nations’ independence movements) or promoting social welfare within a nation. It can also preserve cultural heritage. As a force for evil, extreme nationalism can lead to chauvinism, discrimination against other nations (e.g., Nazi Germany’s Aryan supremacist nationalism that led to the Holocaust), or aggressive foreign policies (like imperialist expansions). For example, during the Rwandan genocide, ethnic nationalism played a role in the mass killings.

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Commonalities with other nation - members can include shared language, cultural traditions (e.g., festivals, art forms), history, national identity, values (like democracy in some nations), and often a connection to a defined territory.

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