Nationalism and the Pursuit of National Interests Related Issue II: To what extent should national interests be pursued? Chapter Issue: To what extent does nationalism drive the pursuit of national interests?
Chapter Inquiry Questions: What is the relationship between nationalism and the pursuit of national interests? In what ways do nations and nation-states pursue national interests?
Exploring National Interests What is the relationships between nationalism and the pursuit of national interests?
Nationalism and the Pursuit of National Interests National interest is influenced by a nation’s understanding of nationalism and what is necessary for it to maintain its existence as a nation Who decides what the interests of a nation and how to act upon them? Does everyone have to agree? Differentiate between Internationalist and Nationalist
Why do Nations Pursue National Interests? A nation’s survival and security A nation’s economic growth and power The maintenance of the quality of life for the people in the nation
Strategies for Pursuing National Interests In what ways do nations and nation-states pursue national interests?
Approaches to the Pursuit of National Interest Safeguarding the environment Pursuing humanitarianism Immigration policies Economic development and solving labour needs National security: safety from internal and external threats Free trade Expanding land base and access to resources
Case Study: East Timor Read pages 137-139 To what extent did independence offer opportunities for East Timor to pursue its national interests? Which national interests?