Different types of Nationalism

• What do liberal nationalists believe about nations?

  Nations have their own rights.
• What is the ideal form of government for liberal nationalists?

  The nation-state is the ideal government.
• How do liberal nationalists view the role of a state?

  A state gives nations autonomous existence.
• What do liberals accept about supranational institutions?

  They may be necessary to police politics.
• What motivated the creation of the League of Nations?

  The need for supranational institutions.
• What is the connection between nationhood and statehood for liberals?

  They are intrinsically linked concepts.
• What characterizes conservative nationalism?

  It is inward-looking and cohesive.
• In which countries does conservative nationalism tend to exist?

  Older nation-states like the UK and France.
• How do conservatives use nationalism to create unity?

  By focusing on shared traditions and history.
• What does conservative nationalism appeal to?

  Tradition and historical experiences.
• What is the essence of conservative nationalism?

  It uses nostalgia to create cohesion.
• What do anti-colonial and post-colonial nationalism describe?

  Resistance to colonial rule and its legacy.
• What does anti-colonial nationalism refer to?

  Questioning and rejecting colonial authority.
• What does post-colonial nationalism focus on?

  Experiences after achieving independence.
• How did many African and Asian nations view independence?

  As freedom to shape their own destiny.
• What connection does post-colonial nationalism have with socialism?

  It often looks towards socialist ideas.
• How did Lenin's analysis of imperialism influence colonies?

  It provided insight into their economic oppression.
• What characterizes expansionist nationalism?

  It is aggressive and chauvinistic.
• How does expansionist nationalism differ from liberal nationalism?

  It is based on superiority of some nations.
• What is the militaristic aspect of expansionist nationalism?

  It associates empire with national greatness.
• What happens to the state and army in expansionist nationalism?

  They become fused in national goals.
• What appeal does national chauvinism have for certain groups?

  It offers security and self-respect.
• How does nationalism respond to perceived threats?

  It intensifies national identity and importance.