

Nationalism Revisited and Reasserted — A Conversation with Yoram Hazony
6 snips Jul 2, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Yoram Hazony, President of the Herzl Institute, discusses his book, "The Virtue of Nationalism." He highlights the distinction between legitimate nationalism and extremist ideologies, especially in the wake of events like Brexit and Trump's election. Hazony critiques contemporary educational biases, emphasizing the importance of Anglo-American traditions. He argues for the family as a cornerstone of nations and explores the complexities of war, national identity, and the resurgence of nationalist movements in response to globalism.
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Clarifying Nationalism's Meaning
- Nationalism is often misunderstood due to post-WWII liberal and Marxist equating it with fascism.
- True nationalism supports political order with independent nations and mutual respect among peoples.
Anglo-American National Identity Roots
- The Anglo-American tradition uniquely grounds nationalism in stable national identity.
- Germany lacks historical stable national identity, differing from Britain and the U.S.
Nation as Empire Alternative
- Old Testament contrasts tribal anarchy and imperial states, proposing nationhood as a middle path.
- Nation-state, grounded in God-fearing unity, can resist empires and support self-rule.