Nationalism: everything you wanted to know
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Navigating Nationalism in a Fragmented World
This chapter examines the complexities of nationalism in emerging nation states post-World War I, highlighting the legacy of imperial collapses and ethnic pluralism. It addresses the rise of nationalist sentiments and their implications, including historical examples like the Armenian genocide and modern Russian nationalism. The discussion emphasizes the paradox of increasing nationalism in a globally interconnected world, exploring how nostalgia and historical narratives shape contemporary national identities amidst a backdrop of division and crisis.
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