Globalization and the Nation State

Harvard FAS

As globalization faces growing challenges, nationalism and the nation-state have resurged, influencing political life and collective identities. This junior tutorial examines why, focusing on theories of nationalism, ethnic conflict, populism, and authoritarianism, and how these intersect with global issues such as inequality, migration, and distrust of democratic institutions. Through social theory and comparative case studies from regions including the U.S., Europe, and China, we will…