Nationalism

Nationalism is an ideology that rests on the idea that a person's commitment to and allegiance to their nation-state comes before their own or other people's needs. Translating nationalism into global politics means that the people identify the state or nation or at the very least, that it is desirable to define the state's boundaries by ethnographic principles.

This article deals with “The role of nationalism in nations policy making” and different types of nationalism that lead to the formation of policies of different nations. This paper also delves into the case studies of Beijing, New Delhi and Islamabad. It highlights aspects of nationalism and its impact on nations policy making. The comparative analysis between nations helps in understanding the different outcomes of policymaking. It argues how the head of the states uses nationalism to form their policies. As we move ahead, we will also see how nationalism amongst the public impact policymaking and its implications. The objective of the paper is to cover the positive and negative outcomes of policymaking of different nations. 

The article is divided into various chapters for users to get an in-depth analysis of nationalism and its multi-lateral dynamics. By the end of this paper, the reader will have an intermediate idea of how policymakers and their policies are affected by nationalism and how it impacts and shapes the nation’s future.