Hyper-nationalism: Exploring the Causes, Consequences, and Remedies

This report delves into the concept of hyper-nationalism, defining it as an extreme form of nationalism where the nation takes precedence over all else. It highlights the dangers of hyper-nationalism, including its coercive and violent nature, and its opposition to democratic principles. The report provides examples such as the impact of natural disasters and the role of social media and political parties in promoting hyper-nationalism. It then discusses the implications of hyper-nationalism, such as heightened international tensions, using North Korea's nuclear program and China's militarism as examples. Finally, the report suggests solutions, including the promotion of international laws, unbiased policymaking, and the removal of hostility from education and media, drawing upon the works of Aytürk (2014), Barrow (2017), Busby (2017), Goldgeier (2019) and Pandalai.

P R E S E N T E D B Y-
Hyper-nationalism

What is hyper-nationalism?
 Extreme nationalism
 Believe that nation is the top priority
 Nation is the most important part of life
 Ready to give up life for nation (Barrow 2017)

Why hyper nationalism is a social
issue?
 Ugly nationalism
 Dangerous for the society
 Coercive and violent in nature
 Against democracy
 Confused with patriotism (Aytürk 2014)

Example and contributors of hyper-nationalism
 Mangkhut typhoon
 2016 Jasmine typhoon
Contributors:
 Social media
 Political parties
 Selective groups (Busby, 2017)

Results
 A major concern of Asia today is hyper nationalism
 Nuclear north Korea
 China’s growing militarism

Recommendation
 Promotion of international laws and rules to help forge
 Unbiased policy makers
 Policy makers should not be influenced by populism, or
xenophobia.
 Drop hostility from education and media propaganda
(Goldgeier 2019)

References
Aytürk, İ., 2014. Nationalism and Islam in Cold War Turkey, 1944–69. Middle Eastern
Studies, 50(5), pp.693-719.
Barrow, E., 2017. No global citizenship? Re-envisioning global citizenship education
in times of growing nationalism. The High School Journal, 100(3), pp.163-165.
Busby, J., 2017. Social media and the scholar in an era of hyper-Nationalism and fake
news. PS: Political Science & Politics, 50(4), pp.1004-1007.
Goldgeier, J., 2019. NATO at 70: Is the USA still in it for the long haul?. Journal of
Transatlantic Studies, pp.1-13.
Pandalai, S., Truth vs Hype: Media, Hyper-nationalism and Impact on Perceptions in
India-South Asia Relations. THE ROLE OF MEDIA IN PROMOTING REGIONAL
UNDERSTANDING IN SOUTH ASIA, p.154.