The issue of nationalism is also important. In general, anarchists advocate the idea of internationalism (or rather, `no-nationalism) and view nationalism and patriotism as manifestations of the states attempt to increase its power by promoting artificial divisions among people. The nation-state is a construct that serves the interests of various elites, while the lower strata of the population remains in similar deplorable circumstances throughout the world. Despite this, some anarchists maintain that it is worthwhile to support certain national liberation struggles (such as the efforts of the Palestinians in the middle east, Black nationalists in the U.S., and oppressed indigenous peoples everywhere) in the belief that smaller independent nations, albeit authoritarian, are preferrable to exploitive, monolithic empires.
Posted on: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 19:09:58 +0000
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