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Intelligence Squarer U.S. Debates: Is Nationalism a Force for Good?

Intelligence Squarer U.S. Debates
Intelligence Squarer U.S. Debates
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Intelligence Squarer U.S. Debates
Intelligence Squarer U.S. Debates

Airs Sunday, July 19, 2020, at 6 p.m. From Brexit to “America First,” Modi in India, Erdogan in Turkey, and Bolsonaro in Brazil, nationalism – or allegiance to a nation-state over other affiliations – is on the rise. With the coronavirus pandemic closing borders, the future of global governance and political identity is in question. Nationalism can unite disparate communities under a common identity. Nationalism can also incite anti-immigration policies, promoting violence based on ethnicity. As global problems continue to mount, does the 21st century require international leadership, or is nationalism a force for good?