Studies of the relationship between nationalism and localism have brought evidence that these orientations might maintain either relations of opposition or congruence. By conceiving of localism mainly as a strategy, this paper argues that localism can be used alternately as an anchor of nationalist narrative or as an alternative to nationalism by the exact same community. This argument is illus...

Since 1905, when they were annexed by Japan’s Shimane prefecture, Liancourt Rocks—known as Dokdo by the Koreans and as Takeshima by the Japanese—have been a sticking point in relations between the two countries. Although South Korea has had effective control over the islets since the 1950s, Japan continues to contest those claims. More recently in the 2000s, several incidents have served to agg...

After WWII, ultra-nationalism, which was the leading ideology of wartime Japan, seemed to have lost its power to inspire the Japanese. In the 1960s, when the Japanese began to enjoy economic prosperity, Yukio Mishima, deploring that the Japanese were losing the traditional spirit and morality of the nation, was one of those citizens who felt a strong nostalgia for wartime Japan. In an attempt t...

This paper examines the causes of Taiwan's exceptional economic performance, focusing on the influence of organizational and policy choices and how Taiwan's example differs from those of more typical less-developed countries. After briefly citing cultural factors as proposed by his late colleague John Fei, Ranis proceeds to explore the issues of organic nationalism, natural resource endowment, ...

BACKGROUND European Union strategies and programmes identify research and innovation as a critical dimension for future economic and social development. While European research policy emphasizes support for industry, the health field includes not-for-profit civil society organisations (CSOs) providing social innovation. Yet, the perspectives of CSOs towards health research in Europe are not wel...

The article analyzes the phenomenon of patriotism as one forms nationalism. author identifies two types nationalism: conservative nationalism, mechanism for achieving goals which is determined by legality within legal field and absolute sovereignty state, maintaining strengthening its territorial integrity; radical nationalism aimed at through direct violence or terror. signs are revealed, in p...

Recent historical studies tend to confirm the antimodernist interpretation, emphasizing strong premodern roots of nations and nationalism. However, a broad comparative analysis rise nation-state during Age Revolution shows that earlier notions nationhood did not have significant role in creation nation-states Europe Americas. They were consequence glorious national revolt, but clash between Old...

In the first two decades of 21st century, previous democratization progress was partly reversed. It is well seen in former Soviet Union and Central Eastern Europe but also other geographic regions. search for causes this warning trend, many authors point out economic factors such as stagnation, unemployment, inequality, consequences global financial crisis 2007-2009 side-effects globalization. ...

Abstract This article explores the place of Finland and Swedish military volunteers 1918 civil war, 1939–44 Finno-Soviet wars, in fascist imaginary. The loss to Russia 1809 was heavily romanticized nationalist culture, shaped responses both conflicts, mediated through famous literary works which encouraged a sense shame betrayal. Through examination historical relationship between two countries...