Nationalism

How is a nation different from other forms of collective belonging?

What do you understand by the right to national self-determination? How has this idea resulted in both formation of and challenges to nation-states?

"We have seen that nationalism can unite people as well as divide them, liberate them as well as generate bitterness and conflict". Illustrate your answer with examples.

Neither descent, nor language, nor religion or ethnicity can claim to be a common factor in nationalisms all over the world. Comment.

Illustrate with suitable examples the factors that lead to the emergence of nationalist feelings.

How is a democracy more effective than authoritarian governments in dealing with conflicting nationalist aspirations?

What do you think are the limitations of nationalism?

Do you think Basque nationalists are justified in demanding a separate nation?

Is Basque a nation?

What more would you like to know before you can answer this question?

Can you think of similar examples from different parts of the world?