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Podcast: Open to Debate
Episode: #183 - Is Nationalism a Force for Good?
Description: From Brexit to βAmerica First,β Modi in India, ErdoΔan in Turkey, and Bolsonaro in Brazil, nationalism β or allegiance to a nation-state over other group affiliations β has been on the rise. Now, borders around the world are closed and the coronavirus pandemic is sparking staunch debate about the future of global governance and political identity. The nation-state has been praised for securing the needs of its citizens and serving as the most efficient form of political organization, while also criticized for being insular and inciting anti-immigration policies. Nationalism has been credited for both uniting disparate communities under a common culture a...