Is Nationalism a Force for Good?
Topics: Politics, U.S., World
Public Release Date: June 26, 2020
From Brexit to “America First,” Modi in India, Erdoğan in Turkey, and Bolsonaro in Brazil, nationalism – or allegiance to a nation-state over other group affiliations – 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 and identity, as well as promoting violence based on race and ethnicity. As global problems continue to mount, does the 21st century require international leadership, or is nationalism a force for good?
ARGUING YES:
Colin Dueck: Policy Professor & Author, “Age of Iron: On Conservative Nationalism”
Prerna Singh: Political Scientist & Author, “How Solidarity Works for Welfare”
ARGUING NO:
Andrew Keen: Internet Entrepreneur & Author, “Tomorrows Versus Yesterdays”
Elif Shafak: Activist & Author, “The Bastard of Istanbul”
MODERATOR-IN-CHIEF:
John Donvan: Emmy award-winning journalist