Debate: Nationalism Is A Force For Good

From Brexit to “America First,” Modi in India, Erdoğan in Turkey, and Bolsonaro in Brazil, nationalism is on the rise. The nation-state has been praised for securing the needs of its citizens and serving as the most efficient form of political organization and criticized for being insular and inciting anti-immigration policies. Nationalism has been credited for both uniting disparate communities under a common culture and identity, as well as promoting violence based on race and ethnicity. Is nationalism a force for good

For The Motion:

• Colin Dueck - Policy Professor & Author, Age of Iron: On Conservative Nationalism

• Prerna Singh- Political Scientist & Author, How Solidarity Works for Welfare

Against The Motion:

• Andrew Keen- Internet Entrepreneur & Author, Tomorrows Versus Yesterdays

• Elif Shafak- Activist & Author, The Bastard of Istanbul