Nationalism

Self-determination

ability of nations to decide how they are governed

Nation

group of people who identify themselves as such

State

geographical area with clear boundaries

Nation-state

a nation of people who rule themselves in their own sovereign territory

Chauvinistic nationalism

belief that one nation is superior to others, regarding them as a threat to survival

Colonialism

also known as imperialism, the extension of control by one country over another by settlement or economic domination

Civic nationalism

form of nationalism based on a shared vision of an individual’s duty to observe given laws & in turn receive legal privileges

Rational

using/being able to use reason or logic in making decisions

Volksgeist

the spirit of a nation, the unique identity of people based on their culture

Culturalism

the view that people have an emotional connection with their country that draws them together

Racialism

belief that all members of each race possess characteristics, abilities, or qualities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races

Ethnicity

the sense of belonging to a social group that shares a common and distinctive culture, religion, language and history

Internationalism

belief that the people of the world should unite & connect across national boundaries, looking beyond what is best for individual nations to see what is best for the world

Liberal internationalism

idea that sovereign nations should cooperate and create a level of interdependency to avoid international conflict

Socialist internationalism

idea that class solidarity is more powerful and politically significant than national identity

Inclusive nationalism

belief that joining a nation is straightforward & quick as it isn’t based on shared previous experiences

Black nationalism

reaction to white oppression in mid 20th century

Integral nationalism

intense, hysterical form of patriotism in which the individual is absorbed into the nation

Regressive

seeking to revert society to a former or less advanced state

Liberal nationalism

aim to create a world of nation-states