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June 2013
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21 Jun 2013
Nationalism Rises in Northeast Asia
China, Japan and South Korea may be major trading and investment partners but their mutual and historically-based distrust remains high. In fact, as Jean-Pierre Lehmann sees it, a recent spike in chest-thumping nationalism has only made matters worse. It has contributed to a decline in cultural exchanges between the countries, which then raises the potential for misunderstandings throughout the region, if not outright conflict. More on «Nationalism Rises in Northeast Asia»
December 2012
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3 Dec 2012
Pakistan's Balochistan Problem: An Insurgency's Rebirth
Nationalists from Pakistan's largest province, Balochistan, have been fighting for a separate state for the past 60 years. According to Aurangzaib Alamgir, their cause recently gained an unexpected boost from an unexpected quarter – the United States. More on «Pakistan's Balochistan Problem: An Insurgency's Rebirth»
May 2012
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29 May 2012
South Africa - Regional Kingpin?
South Africa is the undoubted social, economic and geopolitical powerhouse of the southern cone of Africa. Yet its unique regional perspective on power is currently more concerned with global than regional dynamics. More on «South Africa - Regional Kingpin?»
March 2012
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27 Mar 2012
China’s Uncertain Peaceful Rise
While China may be nearing the peak of its international powers, many states worry that the country actually overestimates itself, according to the newly released Strategic Trends 2012. More on «China’s Uncertain Peaceful Rise»
February 2012
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09 February 2012
Russia: Looking at Putin’s Nationalist Dilemma
Don’t look now, but Vladimir Putin, the man who wants to reclaim the Russian presidency in March, seems to be losing touch with one of his key constituencies – nationalists. More on «Russia: Looking at Putin’s Nationalist Dilemma»
January 2012
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19 January 2012
Could Russia's Ultranationalists Subvert Pro-Democracy Protests?
Repeating a recurring feature in Russia’s modern history, Moscow’s December 2011 protests have seen a new alliance between Russian democrats and ultranationalists. More on «Could Russia's Ultranationalists Subvert Pro-Democracy Protests?»
December 2011
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22 Dec 2011
Creating New Identities Beyond Nationalism
Over the last year we have seen civil society across the globe exercise new and devolved forms of power, and in unprecedented ways. But has this led to the creation of transnational identities that go beyond the traditional? More on «Creating New Identities Beyond Nationalism» -
19 Dec 2011
Evolving Ideas of Nationalism
The ISN begins its study of nationalism by outlining the historical development of nationalist discourse and the purposes to which it now applies. The investigation further demonstrates that the idea of nationalism has a complex – and sometimes troubled – historical past, which may be attributable to its socially constructed nature. More on «Evolving Ideas of Nationalism»
August 2011
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23 August 2011
Multiculturalism and Dutch Political Culture
In the case of the seventeenth century Dutch Republic, there was no single, dominant religion. There was also no absolute majority religion. Instead, each province and each town had its own religious cultural groups. More on «Multiculturalism and Dutch Political Culture»
July 2011
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19 July 2011
The Risks of ‘Disaster Nationalism’
A common sight seen throughout Japan these days are signs that read "Ganbaro Nippon" (“Don’t give up Japan”). It has become the battle cry among Japanese for dealing with the aftermath of the 11 March earthquake-triggered disasters. In a country united by shared grief and suffering, it is a plea by Japanese for Japanese to struggle together through the difficulties. More on «The Risks of ‘Disaster Nationalism’»
