Nationalism

Pride in the accomplishments and history of one’s country is a vital foundation of healthy democratic societies around the world. But the manipulation of this patriotism by actors seeking to undo international cooperation, weaken their neighbors, and foment conflict is a dangerous force that threatens peace and stability globally. Rather than exploiting these nationalist narratives, policy makers should pursue common sense partnerships between societies on the basis of mutual trust and respect.

Content

In the News

Jul 29, 2021

Varshney joins Asia Society to discuss centrality of religion and caste in modern India

By Atlantic Council

India Nationalism

In the News

Jul 28, 2021

Varshney in the Indian Express: What does it mean to be Indian?

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society India

Britain Debrief

Jul 28, 2021

#BritainDebrief – A foreign correspondent’s view: US culture war in Britain? A debrief from Yasmeen Serhan

By Ben Judah

On this #BritainDebrief, staff writer for The Atlantic Yasmeen Serhan discusses the impact of domestic US culture wars on Britain.

Civil Society Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jul 14, 2021

Nooruddin in the Washington Post: Nationalists in Christianity’s clothing

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Nationalism

Britain Debrief

Jul 9, 2021

#BritainDebrief – Euro finals special: How do the England Team look from Europe? A debrief from Benjamin Haddad

By Ben Judah

For a special #BritainDebrief, Europe Center senior director Benjamin Haddad unpacks the Euros and England's national team's performance.

Civil Society Nationalism

UkraineAlert

Jul 7, 2021

Escape from empire: Ukraine’s post-Soviet national awakening

By Taras Kuzio

The evolution of Ukrainian national identity since 1991 has had repercussions far beyond Ukraine’s borders that have transformed the geopolitical climate and plunged the world into a new Cold War.

Conflict Education

UkraineAlert

Jun 7, 2021

Ukraine’s new football shirt leaves Russia furious

By Peter Dickinson

Russia has reacted with fury to Ukraine's new national football team jersey featuring a map of Ukraine. Kremlin anger is focused on the inclusion of Crimea, which is internationally recognized as part of Ukraine but has been under Russian occupation since 2014.

Conflict Disinformation

In the News

May 18, 2021

Riaz joins the University of York and Chatham House to discuss elections in eastern India and their regional resonances

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Democratic Transitions

UkraineAlert

Mar 26, 2021

Five reasons why Ukraine rejected Vladimir Putin’s “Russian World”

By Taras Kuzio

Russian President Vladimir Putin's efforts to force Ukrainian acceptance of the country's place within the "Russian World" have proved disastrous and led to the collapse of Russian influence in Ukraine.

Conflict Nationalism

In the News

Mar 19, 2021

Nooruddin in The Hindu: Pulling India’s democracy back from the brink

By Atlantic Council

India Nationalism

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