NATIONALISM VS. GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP: AN IN-DEPTH EXAMINATION OF THE TENSIONS BETWEEN NATIONAL IDENTITY AND GLOBAL SOLIDARITY IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD

Abstract

In the contemporary era, globalization has led to a growing interconnectedness across the globe. This interconnectedness has brought to the fore the tension between nationalism, which emphasizes loyalty and identity based on nation-states, and global citizenship, which advocates for a sense of belonging to a broader global community. This article examines the ideological and practical conflicts between these two concepts in the context of a rapidly changing world. While nationalism serves as a framework for social cohesion and political sovereignty, global citizenship seeks to transcend borders and promote solidarity beyond national lines. The paper explores how both these ideologies are manifest in political, cultural, and economic spheres, and investigates how they shape international relations, human rights, and the global political economy. Using both qualitative and quantitative approaches, this study critically analyzes the role of nationalism and global citizenship in fostering or impeding global cooperation, particularly in the context of global crises such as climate change, migration, and geopolitical tensions. The article concludes by arguing for a nuanced understanding of both nationalism and global citizenship, emphasizing the need for a balance between national identity and global solidarity in order to address the challenges of the 21st century.