Concepts of Nationalism and Internationalism Key Terms: nation, state, nationalism, patriotism, internationalism, ethnic nationalism, civic nationalism, self- government, cosmopolitanism, Realpolitik,
What makes you Chinese? Skin? Blood? Language? Birth? Parents? Hukou?
What makes you feel patriotic?
Learning Goals Understand the differences between Nation and State Provide several examples of different forms of internationalism
Nation vs. State
Nation A nation can be defined as a political community (or people) that shares a collective identity that is based on ethnicity (race, language, culture, history, and possibly religion).
State A state/country can be defined as a geographical territory containing a population that is ruled by government that exercises sovereignty.
Nation-state A country that is united by more than just political boundaries, often with same ethnic background. Eg. Japan, Italy, Germany
Nationalism Ethnic Nationalism Commitment to an ethnic identity Civic Nationalism Commitment to a set of political ideals, values
Internationalism The belief in friendly cooperation among nations for mutual benefit. 4 forces Religion Imperialism Trade Agreements
1 - Internationalism and Religion History of Religion Early form of internationalism was religion. Muslim Empire Ottoman Empire Holy Roman Empire Catholic Church exerted a lot of influence on much of Europe until the 16 th century reformation.
Holy Roman Empire ACE
Ottoman Empire
Internationalism and Imperialism Imperialism: the political, economic and military control of one country over other countries. Roman Empire (27 BCE – 476 CE)
Roman Empire (27 BCE – 476 CE)
British Empire
European Imperialism Belgian Rubber Plantation SlavesDrawing from First Opium War
Internationalism and Trade Chinese Silk Road
Internationalism by Means of Agreement Agreements, conventions, covenants, protocols between nations/states Congress of Vienna reshaped map of Europe Geneva Convention “rules of war” Humane treatment of prisoners
Geneva Convention “rules of war” Humane treatment of prisoners
Internationalism by Means of Agreement League of Nations 1919 – Early United Nations President Woodrow Wilson strongest promoter, but US Senate refused to join.
Paddy Ashdown – Global Power Shift List three ways that