To what extent should we embrace nationalism? To what extent has nationalism been positive throughout the world?

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

To what extent should we embrace nationalism? To what extent has nationalism been positive throughout the world?

TO WHAT EXTENT IS NATIONALISM A POSITIVE FORCE? nationalism has been viewed as both a positive and a nix force, and both positions have been demonstrated today and throughout history. It is the biggest favorable and political force of the world. It unifies great deal and makes them stronger. It can lead to a stable economy, patriotism and even ultranationalism. notwithstanding, one could argue that every(prenominal) these things, especially ultranationalism have had bad consequences such as crimes against humanity, fascism and clouding a nation?s ability to move properly with the rest of the world.

In my opinion nationalism is however a positive force among people who share the selfsame(prenominal) nationalistic view. When every nation is looking out for it?s own national interest this creates competitiveness to be on top. Conflicting nationalities have caused the great wars we read about today, slavery, deaths, and worldwide problems. Nationalism does provide more strength and power merely often at the cost of other nations. Therefor it has had some benefits internationally. It has lead us to rely on military forces to work problems and made us look away from the interests of our neighboring nations.

A good example of this would be after World contend One. France and Britain had both signed treaties leaving them in control of more of the middle eastern territories and peoples.

France and Britain had previously agreed to divide up these territories according to ethnic, cultural and religious nationalities. To thank the Arabic people for helping them fight the Turks and Germans they promised them their own independent home land. But their loyalty to the contract was not delivered. Oil had recently last valuable and the allies were concerned about securing a source. So instead the Arabic people were scattered throughout diametrical nations and forced to share their nation state with...