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• How is nationalism described by Anthony Smith?

  As a "chameleon" ideology
• What paradoxes does Durax Hentar identify within nationalism?

  Promotes peace or violence, democracy or dictatorships
• What spectrum does nationalism exist on?

  Rational vs Irrational, civic vs cultural
• What are the types of nationalism mentioned?

  • Liberal
  • Conservative
  • Anti/Post Colonial
  • Expansionist/Chauvinistic
• What ideals is liberal nationalism rooted in?

  Enlightenment ideals
• What does liberal nationalism emphasize?

  Individual freedom, self-determination, and democracy
• What type of nationalism advocates for nation-states based on civic identity?

  Liberal nationalism
• How does liberal nationalism view international cooperation?

  As a force for peace and cooperation
• Which institutions does liberal nationalism support for maintaining peace?

  UN and NATO
• What does conservative nationalism focus on preserving?

  National traditions, history, and culture
• How does conservative nationalism shape national identity?

  Through past shared experiences
• What can conservative nationalism become resistant to?

  Multiculturalism
• What symbols does conservative nationalism use to strengthen identity?

  Patriotism, nostalgia, and national symbols
• What is a characteristic of anti/post-colonial nationalism?

  Indigenous populations reject colonial rule
• How do newly independent nations define their identity?

  By asserting their own national identity
• What ideologies influence anti/post-colonial nationalism?

  Socialist and pan-African ideologies
• Who are notable figures in black nationalism?

  Marcus Garvey
• What does expansionist/chauvinistic nationalism promote?

  National superiority and militarism
• How is expansionist nationalism often linked to historical movements?

  To fascism, like Nazi Germany
• What ideologies does expansionist nationalism use to justify actions?

  Racist ideologies
• What economic strategy does expansionist nationalism seek?

  Economic self-sufficiency (autarky)
• What does expansionist nationalism rely on to unite the population?

  Myths and extreme patriotism
• What are the characteristics of the different types of nationalism?

  • Liberal: Self-determination, democracy, cooperation, inclusive, progressive
  • Conservative: Cultural unity, social stability, exclusive, can be regressive
  • Anti/Post Colonial: National identity formation, inclusive and exclusive, often progressive
  • Expansionist: Militarism, conquest, exclusive, highly regressive