Related Issue #2
Should nations pursue national interest?
Some things in your life are in your personal interest - because they are good for you. Similarly, some things are in a nation's interest because they are good for the nation. But should nations always pursue their national interest?
You will discover that sometimes people get carried away. Nationalist feelings that inspire them to pursue the national interest may not be good for the people of the nation. Their pursuit of national interest may also harm other people and other nations. In rare cases, the pursuit of national interest can even lead to crimes against humanity.
As you explore this related issue, you will come to appreciate
Chapters in Related Issue #2
Chapter 5 - National Interest and Foreign Policy
Chapter 6 - Nationalism and Ultranationalism
Chapter 7 - Ultranationalism and Crimes Against Humanity
Chapter 8 - National Self-Determination
You will discover that sometimes people get carried away. Nationalist feelings that inspire them to pursue the national interest may not be good for the people of the nation. Their pursuit of national interest may also harm other people and other nations. In rare cases, the pursuit of national interest can even lead to crimes against humanity.
As you explore this related issue, you will come to appreciate
- that people's opinions on their national interest may vary from nation to nation and from person to person
- that nations and nation-states pursue national interest in many ways and for a variety of reasons
- that pursuing national interest can result in both positive and negative effects on the people of a nation
- that when one group pursues its national interest, it may affect other peoples both negatively and positively
- that the pursuit of national interest may involve pursuing national self-determination
Chapters in Related Issue #2
Chapter 5 - National Interest and Foreign Policy
- How do national interest and foreign policy shape each other?
Chapter 6 - Nationalism and Ultranationalism
- How can nationalism lead to ultranationalism?
Chapter 7 - Ultranationalism and Crimes Against Humanity
- How can ultranationalism lead to crimes against humanity?
Chapter 8 - National Self-Determination
- Should national self-determination be pursued?